Unit 7 What's the highest mountain in the world? 单词整理2023-2024学年人教版英语八年级下册

Unit7单词整理
名词n.
meter米；公尺 A man came to read the gas meter.计量器，计量表 The cab driver left the meter running while he waited for us. He picked up speed and pulled ahead in the last hundred meters. 米 I felt the snow push me forward, hundreds of meters, and then cover me. Who holds the record in the 100 meters She entered the final of the 100 meters in the 2012 London Paralympics.
desert沙漠 the Sahara Desert撒哈拉大沙漠 / burning desert sands 沙漠里灼热的沙 They live in 12 high-rise apartment buildings that sit in a desert of concrete. Desert plants are adapted to cope with extreme heat. The wind blew in from the desert and covered everything with sand. Farmers are deserting their fields and coming here looking for jobs. She was deserted by her lover, and in despair took her own life. The mother deserted the baby boy soon after giving birth.
population人口 One third of the world's population consumes/consume two thirds of the world's resources. The entire population of the town was at the meeting. The population is increasing at about 6% per year. Growing levels of pollution represent a serious health hazard to the local population. The disease affects fully 30 per cent of the population.
Asia亚洲 He's travelled widely, chiefly in Africa and Asia. South Asia continues to be the most dynamic economic region in the world. The Philippine government wants the US to maintain a military presence in Southeast Asia. The countries of South Asia also share many common values.
tour旅行；旅游 The Prince will visit Boston on the last leg (= part) of his American tour. The soldiers all used to do a six-month tour of duty in Northern Ireland. She spent years touring Europe with her trusty old camera. The album was compiled from live recordings from last year's tour. Their summer tour will culminate at a spectacular concert in London.
tourist旅行者；观光者 a popular tourist attraction/destination/resort Further information is available from the local tourist office. You can always tell the difference between the tourists and the natives. The beaches are beautiful, but, best of all, there are very few tourists.
wall墙 I'm going to paint the walls white and the ceiling pink. Hang the picture on the wall opposite the window. A high wall separated our back yard from the playing field. We had taken a first step in breaking down the walls of mistrust each other. The wall gives some protection from the prevailing wind.
achievement成就；成绩 Reaching this agreement so quickly was a great achievement. Only the achievement of these goals will bring lasting peace. Bringing up a child alone should give you a sense of achievement. His achievements, though hardly exciting, were widely admired. The start of a new year is a good time to reflect on the many achievements of the past.
condition条件；状况 be in bad/good/excellent condition 处于糟糕的 / 良好的 / 极佳的状态 You are in no condition (= too ill, etc.) to go anywhere. living/housing/working conditions 生活 / 住房 / 工作条件 Conditions are ideal (= the weather is very good) for sailing today. They agreed to lend us the car on condition that (= only if) we returned it before the weekend. They agreed under the condition that the matter be dealt with promptly. A good training programme is one of the conditions for successful industry. Working conditions have changed measurably in the last ten years.
force力量；力 The release of the hostages could not be achieved without the use of force. We will achieve much more by persuasion than by brute force. the force of the blow/explosion/collision 打击 / 爆炸 / 碰撞力 The shopping centre took the full force of the blast. He controlled himself by sheer force of will. The court ruled that these standards have force in British law. the forces of nature自然力 The new regulations are now in force. 生效 I was forced to take a taxi because the last bus had left. The President was forced into resigning. She forced her way through the crowd of reporters. He was in a position where he had to force a decision. Building a new road here will force house prices down.
nature自然界；大自然 The most amazing thing about nature is its infinite variety. Mr Sharp would not comment on the nature of the issues being investigated. She was very anxious to get away from cities and back to nature. Planning ahead had always come as second nature to her. Is it not in the nature of all human beings to yearn for freedom Children, like sugar, is already well known in nature.
ocean大海；海洋 A swimmer drowned in the sea/ocean this morning. We’re spending a week by the sea/at the ocean in June. There were few sights as beautiful as the calm ocean on a warm night. They spent many days cruising the northern Pacific Ocean. People were swimming in the ocean despite the hurricane warning. Our beach house is just a couple of miles from the ocean.
birth出生；诞生 It was the birth of his grandchildren which gave him greatest pleasure. Please give your name, address and date of birth. Some women have a terror of losing control in the birth process. It was the study of history that gave birth to the social sciences. The birth of their first child marked the beginning of a new era in their married life. Condoms are an effective method of birth control if used with care.
bamboo竹子 The panda's natural habitat is the bamboo forest. It is well known that bamboo shoots are a panda's staple diet. To continue the production, the company plants more bamboo than it cuts.
keeper饲养员；保管人 The keepers showed us different species they had. The two keepers are proud of their productive work. He worked as a border keeper while keeping some sheep to support his family. Two injuries to two keepers in the same game is very rare. 守门员
excitement激动；兴奋 The news caused great excitement among her friends. feel a surge/thrill/shiver of excitement 感到一阵激动 The excitement at the start of a race can really get the adrenalin flowing. The announcement sent a ripple of excitement through the crowd.
illness 疾病;病 I missed a lot of school through illness last year. mental illness精神病 minor/serious illnesses 小 / 重病 If your child shows any signs of illness, take her to the doctor. She returned to her family home to recover from an illness. Doctors found it hard to establish the precise nature of her illness. She made no reference to her illness but only to her future plans. His illness is a result of breathing in paint fumes over many years.
government政府；内阁 to lead/form a government 领导政府；组成内阁 Foreign governments have been consulted about this decision. The Government has/have been considering further tax cuts. The Government has insisted that confidence is needed before the economy can improve. The government aims to improve public services, especially education. Pressure is mounting on the government to change the law. The police force should be independent of direct government control.
oil 油；食用油 The company buys and sells about 600,000 barrels of oil a day. Gas and oil consumption always increases in cold weather. The oil well extended several hundreds of feet in depth. Check the oil and water before setting off. The US dollar went through a difficult time, in company with the oil market. The oil spill has caused incalculable damage to the environment.
protection保护；保卫 Wear clothes that provide adequate protection against the wind and rain. the conservation and protection of the environment Our policy offers complete protection against fire and theft. The government is ready to introduce protection for the car industry. Such a diet is widely believed to offer protection against a number of cancers. Even if you have dark skin, you still need protection from the sun. The trousers have double thickness knee panels for extra protection.
动词v.
protect保护；防护 Troops have been sent to protect aid workers against attack. They huddled together to protect themselves from the wind. Each company is fighting to protect its own commercial interests. Many policies do not protect you against personal injury. Many manufacturers have policies to protect themselves against blackmailers. The body has natural defence mechanisms to protect it from disease. Stronger legal safeguards are needed to protect the consumer.
include包括；包含 The tour included a visit to the Science Museum. Your duties include typing letters and answering the telephone. Representatives from the country were included as observers at the conference. You should include some examples in your essay. The building plans include much needed new office accommodation. You will have to be selective about which information to include in the report.
succeed实现目标；成功 Our plan succeeded. / He succeeded in getting a place at art school. I tried to discuss it with her but only succeeded in making her angry (= I failed and did the opposite of what I intended). She doesn't have the ruthlessness required to succeed in business. Who succeeded Kennedy as President 接替；继任 Their early success was succeeded by a period of miserable failure. They should abandon the conventional wisdom and, instead, dare to succeed. Your claim ought to succeed, in which case the damages will be substantial.
achieve达到；完成；实现 He had finally achieved success. They could not achieve their target of less than 3% inflation. Their background gives them little chance of achieving at school. There are many who will work hard to achieve these goals. Achieving success at this level requires a commitment of time and energy. The release of the hostages could not be achieved without the use of force. She is a shining example of what people with disabilities can achieve.
weigh重量是；称重 How much do you weigh (= how heavy are you) She weighs 60 kilos. / These cases weigh a ton (= are very heavy). She weighed the stone in her hand (estimated how heavy it was by holding it). I weighed the benefits of the plan against the risks involved. His past record weighs heavily against him. The responsibilities of the job are weighing her down.使烦恼；使焦虑 You must weigh the benefits against the cost.
形容词adj.
deep深的；纵深的 a deep cut/wound很深的刀口/伤口 a deep space深邃的空间 The water is only a few inches deep. The affair had exposed deep divisions within the party. a place of great power and of deep significance有重大影响和深远意义地方 to be deep in thought/conversation 陷入深思；专心谈话 He is often so deep in his books that he forgets to eat. The company is planning a deeper plunge into the commercial market. Take a deep breath and see how long you can stay underwater.
amazing令人惊奇的 an amazing achievement/discovery/success/performance With the development of computer technology, the research of complex networks has also made amazing results. It's amazing how much computers have come down in price over the past few years. She had undergone an amazing metamorphosis from awkward schoolgirl to beautiful woman.
ancient 古代的；古老的 ancient history/civilization古代史/文明 ancient Greece古希腊 They believed ancient Greece and Rome were vital sources of learning. Ancient civilizations believed in the curative powers of fresh air and sunlight. He also studied the ancient stone tablets from around the pyramids.
wide宽阔的 a wide river / Sam has a wide mouth. The road was just wide enough for two vehicles to pass. a wide range/choice/variety of goods. / Her music appeals to a wide audience. a manager with wide experience of industry The incident has received wide coverage in the press. Research shows a wide difference in tastes around the country. The new approach had wide applicability to all sorts of different problems. Historians use a wide range of primary and secondary sources for their research.
thick厚的；浓的 a thick slice of bread / a thick book / a thick coat thick dark hair浓密的黑发 / a thick forest茂密的森林 The effect will be ruined if the paint is too thick.浓的；黏稠的 The beach was thick with sunbathers.拥满；挤满 Everything was covered with a thick layer of dust. None of my advice seems to have penetrated his thick skull.
awake醒着 to be half/fully awake半睡半醒;睡意全无 / to be wide awake 毫无睡意 She was awake (= not unconscious) during the operation on her leg. I awoke to the sound of the wind in the trees. He came fully awake to hear the bath running. His speech is bound to awake old fears and hostilities.
wild野生的 The plants grow wild along the banks of rivers. The boy is wild and completely out of control. It makes me wild (= very angry) to see such waste. We saw two more wild cats creeping towards us in the darkness. When angry or excited, however, he could be wild, profane, and terrifying. For a long time I dare not tell him I knew, and when I did he went wild.
huge巨大的；极多的 He gazed up at her with huge brown eyes. The sums of money involved are potentially huge. I have a huge number of ties because I never throw them away. In summer this hotel is a hugely popular venue for wedding receptions. Another team is looking at the huge problem of debts between companies. He criticized the huge pay rises awarded to industry bosses. Their superior military strength gives them a huge advantage.
兼词类
adult adj.成年的； 成年人 n.成人 Children must be accompanied by an adult. Children must use an approved child restraint or adult seat belt. The new law makes no distinction between adults and children. There are reductions for children sharing a room with two adults. Adults need to live their own lives and that's difficult with children.
research n./v.研究；调查 medical/historical/scientific, etc. research He has carried out extensive research into renewable energy sources. Recent research on deaf children has produced some interesting findings about their speech. I've done some research to find out the cheapest way of travelling there. They're researching into ways of improving people's diet. She spent two years in South Florida researching and filming her documentary.
非粗体词
square adj.正方形的 n.正方形；广场 Young people often congregate in the main square in the evenings. He bent the wire into the shape of a square. The farm buildings form three sides of a square. The square floor-plan indicates that they were built quite early.
feel free随便做某事 Feel free to ask questions if you don't understand. Please feel free to call me any time up until half past nine at night. I didn't want to chain you down, feel free to use your own ideas. Please feel free to look around and make yourself at home.
as far as I know据我所知 As far as I know, people in that country are very friendly. As far as I know, they have gone abroad for further education. As far as I know, this is common practice in many countries.
man-made人造的 a man-made lake人工湖 man-made fibers such as nylon and polyester Man-made and natural disasters have disrupted the Government's economic plans. These man-made barriers will ensure a very high degree of protection. There are so many man-made satellites in outer space.
freezing极冷的；冰冻的 Leave a basin of water outside in the freezing weather, and it will soon freeze. We were forced to work outside in freezing conditions. The temperatures remained below freezing all day.
take in 吸入；吞入 The police have taken him in for questioning in connection with the murder of a girl. 带走 I married in my late teens and was taken in by his charm — which soon vanished. 欺骗 It is the kindness to take in a stranger when the levees break. 收留 People never take in new facts very easily when they're unhappy. 理解；领悟 To me surprised that he couldn't take in what I said. Don't trust that fellow; he'll take you in if he gets the chance. 使上当 We usually take a trip to the countryside to take in fresh air. 吸入
challenge挑战；考验 an exciting/interesting challenge 令人激动的 / 令人感兴趣的挑战 The role will be the biggest challenge of his acting career. Destruction of the environment is one of the most serious challenges we face. Schools must meet the challenge of new technology(=deal with it successfully). It was a direct challenge to the president's authority. 质询；质疑；提出异议 The story was completely untrue and was successfully challenged in court. She does not like anyone challenging her authority. Mike challenged me to a game of chess. 向（某人）挑战 The opposition leader challenged the prime minister to call an election.
in the face of 面对 They showed great perseverance in the face of difficulty. Small traders cannot compete in the face of cheap foreign imports. In the face of severe opposition and unrelenting criticism, the task seemed overwhelming. The proposal had been dropped in the face of determined opposition.
even though/if 即使；虽然 Even though we're living together we walk around in this cocoon of silence. I like her, even though she can be annoying at times. Many doctors fail to report cases, even though food poisoning is a notifiable disease. He's the best teacher, even though he has the least experience. She wouldn't change it, even though she knew it was wrong.
at birth 出生时 The baby weighed three kilos at birth. The puppies were parted from their mother at birth. The twins were separated at birth and brought up in entirely different environments.
up to到达；不多于 Up to seventy per cent of French Canadians favour Quebec independence. In America, people are paying up to $ 150,000 to be mummified after death. It is up to the regulating authority to put the measures into effect. The job failed to measure up to her expectations.
endangered 濒危的 Development of the area would endanger wildlife. That one mistake seriously endangered the future of the company. The list of endangered species includes nearly 600 fishes. The health of our children is being endangered by exhaust fumes. The society was set up to preserve endangered species from extinction.
walk into走路时撞着 You walk into restaurants and they know what you want before you order. When I saw the man walk into a lamppost, I burst out laughing.
fall over 绊倒 The murder rate have fall over the last year. Children often fall over while coming down the stairs. Many economists expect unemployment to fall over the next couple of months. I step back so suddenly that you almost fall over again.
or so 大约 We wandered about the town for an hour or so. By a curious twist of fate we met again only a week or so later. Great clouds of black smoke were rising for several hundred feet or so. Though rates are heading down, they still offer real returns of 8% or so.
whale鲸 In a storm, water spouts out of the blowhole just like a whale. A whale was found washed up on the shore. Scientists are puzzled as to why the whale had swum to the shore. The baby whale develops a thick layer of blubber to protect it from the cold sea.