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Unit 6 Hitting the road
七年级
外研2024版
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单词解析（二）
1.postcard (名词)明信片
[用法讲解] postcard为可数名词，其复数形式为postcards。
Eg: I sent some postcards to my grandparents from my vacation in Hawaii.
我从夏威夷度假期间给我的祖父母寄了一些明信片。
2.waterfall (名词)瀑布
[用法讲解] waterfall为可数名词，其复数形式为waterfalls。
Eg: As you descend, suddenly you see at last the hidden waterfall.
一直往下走，最终你会突然看到那条隐秘的瀑布。
3.south(形容词)在南方的
[用法讲解] south作名词时，译为“南方、南方国家”;south作形容词时，译为“南部的、南方的”;south作副词时，译为“向南”。
Eg: Which way is south 哪边是南
This is a wooden pipe gas from the South Ming instruments.
这是一种来自南方的木管气鸣乐器。
The plane is flying south. 飞机正飞向南方。
[常见搭配] in the south of... 在... 的南边(内部)
on the south of ...在...的南面(相邻但互不管辖)
to the south of...在...南面(不接壤也互不管辖)
Eg : He lives in the south of England. 他住在英国南部。
[派生词] southern为形容词，译为“南方的”。
Eg: They were discussing the problems of southern society.他们正在讨论南方社会问题。
[知识拓展] 方位词总结
east (名词/形容词/副词)东方、东方的、向东;
west (名词/形容词/副词)西方、西方的、向西;
south (名词/形容词/副词)南方、南方的、向南;
north (名词/形容词/副词)北方、北方的、向北
southeast (名词/形容词/副词)东南、东南的、向东南方;
southwest (名词/形容词/副词)西南、西南的、向西南方;
northeast (名词/形容词/副词)东北、东北的、向东北方;
northwest (名词/形容词/副词)西北、西北的、向西北方。
4.powerful (形容词)猛烈的、有力的
[用法讲解] powerful作形容词，还可译为“有权力的、非常”。
Eg: The new is fast and powerful. 这辆车速度快且动力强劲。
You're a powerful man -- people will listen to you.你是个有影响力的人，大家会听你的。
It is powerful humid.天气非常潮湿。
[常见搭配] be powerful in/ at sth.在某方面或某个领域强大
Eg: She is powerful at public speaking.她在公众演讲方面很出色。
The country is powerful in military technology.这个国家在军事技术方面很强大。
[派生词] power为名词，译为“能力、权力”; power也可为动词，译为“提供动力、激励”;
powerfully为副词，译为“强大地、有力地”。
Eg: He has the power to make things very unpleasant for us.
他掌握着我们的命运，可以把我们搞得狼狈不堪。
The engine powers the car.发动机为汽车提供动力。
The coach powered the team to victory.教练激励球队取得了胜利。
He spoke powerfully about the importance of education.他有力地讲述了教育的重要性。
5.thunder (名词)雷声
[用法讲解] thunder为不可数名词;thunder也可为动词，译为“打雷、发出隆隆声”。
Eg: The thunder was so loud that it woke me up.雷声太大，把我吵醒了。
It would probably thunder later. 等会儿可能会打雷。
He thundered against the evils of television.他怒斥电视的种种坏处。
[常见搭配] a clap of thunder一声巨雷
thundering down以迅雷不及掩耳之势冲下
Eg: A clap of thunder sounded in the sky.天空中响起了一声霹雳。
The knight thundering down the hill.骑士以迅雷不及掩耳之势冲下山坡。
[派生词] thunderous为形容词，译为“声音巨大的、雷鸣般的”。
Eg: a round of thunderous applause一轮雷鸣般的掌声
6.painting (名词)绘画(作品)
[用法讲解] painting为可数名词，其复数形式为paintings。
Eg: The gallery was full of beautiful paintings by famous artists.
这个艺术馆装满了来自著名画家的美丽作品。
[派生词] painter为可数名词，其复数形式为painters; paint为动词，译为“绘画、涂色”;paint也可为名词，译为“油漆”。
Eg: He is an abstract painter.他是一个抽象派画家。
The artist is painting the walls with green.艺术家正在用一种绿色颜料粉刷墙壁。
We need to buy some paint for the walls.我们需要买一些油漆来粉刷墙壁。
7.roller coaster过山车、云霄飞车
[用法讲解] roller coaster为可数名词，其复数形式为roller coasters; roller coaster也可为形容词，译为“大起大落的、起伏不定的”。
Eg: The roller coaster is one of the most popular rides at the amusement park.
过山车是游乐园中最受欢迎的项目之一。
She's been on I an emotional roller coaster since her diagnosis.
自从被她诊断后，她的情绪就像过山车一样起伏不定。
8.huge (形容词)巨大的、庞大的、极大量的
Eg: The road was blocked by a huge rock.道路被一块巨石堵住了。
The party was a huge success. 聚会办得非常成功。
[常见搭配] a huge amount of ...大量的
Eg: He made a huge amount of money from his business.他从生意中赚了一大笔钱。
[易混辨析] big、large与huge区别
big常形容物体的尺寸、数量、程度等方面大;
large常用来表示面积、范围、数量等方面的大;
huge常用来描述极大、超乎寻常的事物。
Eg: a big house 大房子
a large number of people大量的人
a huge success 巨大的成功
9.ant (名词) 蚂蚁
[用法讲解] ant为可数名词，其复数形式为 ants。
Eg: There are ants crawling on the ground.地上有蚂蚁在爬。
10.beauty (名词)美、美丽、漂亮
[用法讲解] beauty译为“美人”时为可数名词，其复数形式为beauties;beauty译为“美丽”时为不可数名词。
Eg: You should enjoy the beauty of nature in person. 你应该亲自享受自然之美。
She is a beauty.她是个美人。
[派生词] beautiful为形容词，译为“美丽的”。
Eg: This is a beautiful place. 这是一个美丽的地方。
11.discuss (动词)商讨、谈论、讨论
Eg: We need to discuss the project plan in detail before we start working on it.
在我们开始工作之前我们需要讨论这个项目计划的细节。
[常见搭配] discuss sth. with sb.与某人讨论某事
Eg: I will discuss this project with you this afternoon.今天下午我将和你讨论这个项目。
[派生词] discussion为名词，译为“讨论”。
[常见搭配] under discussion 在讨论中
have a discussion with sb. about sth. 和某人讨论关于某事
Eg: The contract terms are still under discussion.这个合同仍在讨论中。
We will have a discussion with you about this plan.我们将和你讨论这个计划。
12.accept(动词)接受、同意做
Eg: I accept the gift from my friend. 我接受朋友的礼物。
She accepted the job offer without hesitation.她毫不犹豫地接受了工作邀请。
[派生词] acceptable为形容词，译为“可接受的”;acceptance为名词，译为“接受”。
Eg: The proposal is not acceptable in its current form.该提案在当前形势下不可接受。
Her acceptance of the job offer was a great relief to us.她接受工作邀请让我们松了一口气。
[易混辨析] receive和accept区别
receive表示客观上收到某物，但不涉及是否愿意接受;
accept表示主观上愿意接受某物，涉及到一定程度的主观愿意。
Eg: I haven't received a letter from him yet.我还没有收到他的信呢。
I received a gift from Lily, but I can't accept it, because it is too expensive.
我收到了来自丽丽的礼物，但是我没有接受，因为它太贵了。
13.award (名词)奖、奖赏、奖品、奖金
[用法讲解] award为可数名词，其复数形式为awards;award还可为动词，译为“授予、奖励”。
Eg: He was nominated for the best actor award.他获得了最佳演员奖提名。
The judges awarded equal points to both finalists.裁判判定决赛双方得分相同。
[常见搭配] award sth. to sb.= award sb. sth.给某人颁发某物
win/ get the award 获得奖项
be awarded 被授予...
Eg: The teacher awarded the medal to me.这个老师给我颁发奖章。
She won an award for her outstanding performance in the movies.她因在电影中的杰出表现而获奖。
He was awarded the medal of honor.他被授予荣誉勋章。
14.traffic (名词)路上行驶的车辆、交通
[用法讲解] traffic为不可数名词;traffic还可作动词，译为“通行”。
注意:在表示交通拥挤时用形容词heavy。
Eg: The traffic here is very heavy.这的交通非常拥挤。
The new highway will facilitate traffic in the area.这条新的高速公路将为该地区的交通带来方便。
[常见搭配] traffic control 交通管制
heavy traffic 繁忙的交通
traffic light 红绿灯
traffic accident交通事故
Eg: The police implemented strict traffic control measures during the event.
在事件期间警察将执行严格的交通管制。
Heavy traffic during rush hour can cause delays. 高峰期间繁忙的交通可能会造成耽搁。
Always stop at a red traffic light. 红灯时要停下来。
The police are investigating the cause of the traffic accident.警察正在调查交通事故的原因。
15.unexplored(形容词)(地方)未曾探索的、未经勘察的
Eg: Fresh unexplored regions are for ever opening out.未开拓的新领域展现在人们眼前。
[派生词] explore为动词，译为“探索、调查”;
exploration为名词，译为“探索、勘察”;
explorer为名词，译为“探索者”。
Eg: I think China will continue to explore for resources.我觉得，中国将继续进行资源勘探。
The moon landing inaugurate a new era in space exploration. 登陆月球开创了太空探索的新纪元。
The explorer kept a journal of his adventures.这位探险家把他的冒险经历写成日记。
16.seriously(副词)严重地、非常
Eg: My sister is seriously about her grades.我妹妹很在意她的学习成绩。
Seriously, you haven't handed your homework yet 你是认真的吗 还没交作业呢
[常见搭配] take sth. seriously 认真对待某人/某事
Eg: We should take his warning seriously.我们应该认真对待他的警告。
[派生词] serious为形容词，译为“严肃的、严重的”等。
Eg: She is a serious writer,who spends hours writing every day.
她是一个严肃的作家，每天花费数小时写作。
Are you serious 你是认真的吗
[常见搭配] be serious about ...对某事非常认真/严肃
Eg: He is serious about his work.他对工作非常认真。
17.set(动词)(坚决地)开始做、使(某人)开始做
[用法讲解] set作动词，还可译为“放置、设定、安排”等;set还可为名词，译为“一组”等。
[常见搭配] set sth. on sth.将某物放在另一物体上
set sth. in sth.以某地为背景
set about sth.开始做某事
set out 动身踏上(尤指漫长的)旅途
set up 建立、组织
a set of ...一套、一组
Eg: They set about doing homework.他们开始做作业。
She set the book on the table.她把书放在桌子上。
The movie is set in the Wild West.这部电影以美国西部为背景。
They set about building a new house.他们开始建新房子。
I set out to go to the airport. 我动身去机场。
The company set up a new branch in Shanghai.公司在上海设立了新分公司。
There is a set of keys on the desk. 桌子上有一套钥匙。
18.achieve(动词)实现、(尤指经过努力)取得、达到
[常见搭配] achieve one's goals实现某人目标
achieve success取得成功
Eg: He achieved his goal by peaceful means.他通过和平手段达到了他的目的。
It takes hard work to achieve success.成功需要努力工作。
[派生词] achievement为名词，译为“成就、业绩”。
Eg: He was rewarded for his scientific achievement.他因在科学上取得的成就受到奖励。
19.geographical(形容词)地理的、地理位置的
Eg: Digital orthophoto map is an important part of geographical information.
数字正射影像是地理信息的重要组成部分。
[常见搭配] geographical discovery地理发现
Eg: The geographical discovery was an important event in the Middle Ages Europe.
地理发现是欧洲中世纪史上的一个重要事件。
[派生词] geography为名词，译为“地理、地理学”。
Eg: She got 80 marks out of 100 for geography.她的地理得了80分。
I have only a sketchy knowledge of geography.我对地理只是一知半解。
20.discovery(名词)被发现的事实(事物)
[用法讲解] discovery为可数名词，其复数形式为discoveries.
Eg: The discovery of a new species was made in the Amazon rainforest.
在亚马逊雨林中发现了一个新物种。
[常见搭配] the discovery of sth. ...的发现
the discovery in 领域 在某领域的发现
Eg: The discovery of a new planet has been reported.据报道已发现一颗新行星。
Scientists have made many important discoveries in the field of medicine.
科学家在医学领域作出了许多重大发现。
[派生词] discover为动词，译为“发现”。
Eg: Scientists discovered a new species of plant in the rainforest.
科学家在热带雨林中发现了一种新的植物物种。
21.peak(名词)山顶、山峰、山、山岳
[用法讲解] peak为可数名词，其复数形式为peaks; peak也可作形容词，译为“最高的”; peak也可作动词，译为“达到高峰”。
Eg: She succeeded in climbing the north face of the mountain to the top peak.
她成功地从这座山的北坡爬上了顶峰。
The aim to reduce traffic at peak periods.目的是缓解高峰期间的交通状况。
The crisis peaked in July 1974.那场危机在1974年7月达到巅峰。
[常见搭配] peak season 旺季
Eg: Around 15000 people visit the base every day during peak season.
在旺季，每天约有1.5万人来基地参观。
22.truth(名词)事实、真相、实情
[用法讲解] truth译为“真理”时为可数名词，译为“事实、真相”时为不可数名词。
Eg: There are many truths that have been discovered by scientists.许多真理已经被科学家发现。
The truth is that he is innocent.事实是他是无罪的。
[常见搭配] tell the truth说实话、讲真话
in truth 真实地、实在
the truth of ... ...的真相
to tell the truth说实话
Eg: I must tell you the truth about this.我必须告诉你这件事的真相。
In truth, we were both unhappy. 事实上，我们俩都不高兴。
The truth of the matter is ... 事情的真相是...
To tell the truth, I fell asleep in the middle of her talk.说实话，我在她讲话过程中睡着了。
[派生词] true为形容词，译为“真实的、真正的”。
Eg: True friendship is worth more than money.真正的友谊比金钱更有价值。
[易混辨析] true和real区别
true强调符合事实，是真的，而不是假的或编造的，与“假”相对;
real强调人或事物真实存在，而不是想象的或是虚构的，与“无”相对。
Eg: That may or may not be true.这可能是真的，也可能不是。
Real power belongs to the few. 真正的权力掌握在少数人手中。
23.climb (动词)爬(山)、登(山)
[用法讲解] climb还可为名词，译为“攀登、上升”。
Eg: The plane climbed to a higher altitude.飞机爬升到更高的高度。
The climb was challenging but rewarding.这次攀登既具有挑战性又令人欣慰。
The price of fuel has been on a steady climb.燃料的价格一直在稳步上涨。
[常见搭配] climb the mountain 爬山
climb the stairs爬楼梯
climb trees 爬树
Eg: We climbed to the very top of the hill.我们爬到了山的最高点。
[派生词]climber为名词，译为“攀登者”。
Eg: The climbers reached the summit of Mount Thai.攀登者到达了泰山顶峰。
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Unit 6 Hitting the road 单词解析（二）
1.postcard (名词)明信片
[用法讲解] postcard为可数名词，其复数形式为postcards。
Eg: I sent some postcards to my grandparents from my vacation in Hawaii.
我从夏威夷度假期间给我的祖父母寄了一些明信片。
2.waterfall (名词)瀑布
[用法讲解] waterfall为可数名词，其复数形式为waterfalls。
Eg: As you descend, suddenly you see at last the hidden waterfall.
一直往下走，最终你会突然看到那条隐秘的瀑布。
3.south(形容词)在南方的
[用法讲解] south作名词时，译为“南方、南方国家”;south作形容词时，译为“南部的、南方的”;south作副词时，译为“向南”。
Eg: Which way is south 哪边是南
This is a wooden pipe gas from the South Ming instruments.
这是一种来自南方的木管气鸣乐器。
The plane is flying south. 飞机正飞向南方。
[常见搭配] in the south of... 在... 的南边(内部)
on the south of ...在...的南面(相邻但互不管辖)
to the south of...在...南面(不接壤也互不管辖)
Eg : He lives in the south of England. 他住在英国南部。
[派生词] southern为形容词，译为“南方的”。
Eg: They were discussing the problems of southern society.他们正在讨论南方社会问题。
[知识拓展] 方位词总结
east (名词/形容词/副词)东方、东方的、向东;
west (名词/形容词/副词)西方、西方的、向西;
south (名词/形容词/副词)南方、南方的、向南;
north (名词/形容词/副词)北方、北方的、向北
southeast (名词/形容词/副词)东南、东南的、向东南方;
southwest (名词/形容词/副词)西南、西南的、向西南方;
northeast (名词/形容词/副词)东北、东北的、向东北方;
northwest (名词/形容词/副词)西北、西北的、向西北方。
4.powerful (形容词)猛烈的、有力的
[用法讲解] powerful作形容词，还可译为“有权力的、非常”。
Eg: The new is fast and powerful. 这辆车速度快且动力强劲。
You're a powerful man -- people will listen to you.你是个有影响力的人，大家会听你的。
It is powerful humid.天气非常潮湿。
[常见搭配] be powerful in/ at sth.在某方面或某个领域强大
Eg: She is powerful at public speaking.她在公众演讲方面很出色。
The country is powerful in military technology.这个国家在军事技术方面很强大。
[派生词] power为名词，译为“能力、权力”; power也可为动词，译为“提供动力、激励”;
powerfully为副词，译为“强大地、有力地”。
Eg: He has the power to make things very unpleasant for us.
他掌握着我们的命运，可以把我们搞得狼狈不堪。
The engine powers the car.发动机为汽车提供动力。
The coach powered the team to victory.教练激励球队取得了胜利。
He spoke powerfully about the importance of education.他有力地讲述了教育的重要性。
5.thunder (名词)雷声
[用法讲解] thunder为不可数名词;thunder也可为动词，译为“打雷、发出隆隆声”。
Eg: The thunder was so loud that it woke me up.雷声太大，把我吵醒了。
It would probably thunder later. 等会儿可能会打雷。
He thundered against the evils of television.他怒斥电视的种种坏处。
[常见搭配] a clap of thunder一声巨雷
thundering down以迅雷不及掩耳之势冲下
Eg: A clap of thunder sounded in the sky.天空中响起了一声霹雳。
The knight thundering down the hill.骑士以迅雷不及掩耳之势冲下山坡。
[派生词] thunderous为形容词，译为“声音巨大的、雷鸣般的”。
Eg: a round of thunderous applause一轮雷鸣般的掌声
6.painting (名词)绘画(作品)
[用法讲解] painting为可数名词，其复数形式为paintings。
Eg: The gallery was full of beautiful paintings by famous artists.
这个艺术馆装满了来自著名画家的美丽作品。
[派生词] painter为可数名词，其复数形式为painters; paint为动词，译为“绘画、涂色”;paint也可为名词，译为“油漆”。
Eg: He is an abstract painter.他是一个抽象派画家。
The artist is painting the walls with green.艺术家正在用一种绿色颜料粉刷墙壁。
We need to buy some paint for the walls.我们需要买一些油漆来粉刷墙壁。
7.roller coaster过山车、云霄飞车
[用法讲解] roller coaster为可数名词，其复数形式为roller coasters; roller coaster也可为形容词，译为“大起大落的、起伏不定的”。
Eg: The roller coaster is one of the most popular rides at the amusement park.
过山车是游乐园中最受欢迎的项目之一。
She's been on I an emotional roller coaster since her diagnosis.
自从被她诊断后，她的情绪就像过山车一样起伏不定。
8.huge (形容词)巨大的、庞大的、极大量的
Eg: The road was blocked by a huge rock.道路被一块巨石堵住了。
The party was a huge success. 聚会办得非常成功。
[常见搭配] a huge amount of ...大量的
Eg: He made a huge amount of money from his business.他从生意中赚了一大笔钱。
[易混辨析] big、large与huge区别
big常形容物体的尺寸、数量、程度等方面大;
large常用来表示面积、范围、数量等方面的大;
huge常用来描述极大、超乎寻常的事物。
Eg: a big house 大房子
a large number of people大量的人
a huge success 巨大的成功
9.ant (名词) 蚂蚁
[用法讲解] ant为可数名词，其复数形式为 ants。
Eg: There are ants crawling on the ground.地上有蚂蚁在爬。
10.beauty (名词)美、美丽、漂亮
[用法讲解] beauty译为“美人”时为可数名词，其复数形式为beauties;beauty译为“美丽”时为不可数名词。
Eg: You should enjoy the beauty of nature in person. 你应该亲自享受自然之美。
She is a beauty.她是个美人。
[派生词] beautiful为形容词，译为“美丽的”。
Eg: This is a beautiful place. 这是一个美丽的地方。
11.discuss (动词)商讨、谈论、讨论
Eg: We need to discuss the project plan in detail before we start working on it.
在我们开始工作之前我们需要讨论这个项目计划的细节。
[常见搭配] discuss sth. with sb.与某人讨论某事
Eg: I will discuss this project with you this afternoon.今天下午我将和你讨论这个项目。
[派生词] discussion为名词，译为“讨论”。
[常见搭配] under discussion 在讨论中
have a discussion with sb. about sth. 和某人讨论关于某事
Eg: The contract terms are still under discussion.这个合同仍在讨论中。
We will have a discussion with you about this plan.我们将和你讨论这个计划。
12.accept(动词)接受、同意做
Eg: I accept the gift from my friend. 我接受朋友的礼物。
She accepted the job offer without hesitation.她毫不犹豫地接受了工作邀请。
[派生词] acceptable为形容词，译为“可接受的”;acceptance为名词，译为“接受”。
Eg: The proposal is not acceptable in its current form.该提案在当前形势下不可接受。
Her acceptance of the job offer was a great relief to us.她接受工作邀请让我们松了一口气。
[易混辨析] receive和accept区别
receive表示客观上收到某物，但不涉及是否愿意接受;
accept表示主观上愿意接受某物，涉及到一定程度的主观愿意。
Eg: I haven't received a letter from him yet.我还没有收到他的信呢。
I received a gift from Lily, but I can't accept it, because it is too expensive.
我收到了来自丽丽的礼物，但是我没有接受，因为它太贵了。
13.award (名词)奖、奖赏、奖品、奖金
[用法讲解] award为可数名词，其复数形式为 awards;award还可为动词，译为“授予、奖励”。
Eg: He was nominated for the best actor award.他获得了最佳演员奖提名。
The judges awarded equal points to both finalists.裁判判定决赛双方得分相同。
[常见搭配] award sth. to sb.= award sb. sth.给某人颁发某物
win/ get the award 获得奖项
be awarded 被授予...
Eg: The teacher awarded the medal to me.这个老师给我颁发奖章。
She won an award for her outstanding performance in the movies.她因在电影中的杰出表现而获奖。
He was awarded the medal of honor.他被授予荣誉勋章。
14.traffic (名词)路上行驶的车辆、交通
[用法讲解] traffic为不可数名词;traffic还可作动词，译为“通行”。
注意:在表示交通拥挤时用形容词heavy。
Eg: The traffic here is very heavy.这的交通非常拥挤。
The new highway will facilitate traffic in the area.这条新的高速公路将为该地区的交通带来方便。
[常见搭配] traffic control 交通管制
heavy traffic 繁忙的交通
traffic light 红绿灯
traffic accident交通事故
Eg: The police implemented strict traffic control measures during the event.
在事件期间警察将执行严格的交通管制。
Heavy traffic during rush hour can cause delays. 高峰期间繁忙的交通可能会造成耽搁。
Always stop at a red traffic light. 红灯时要停下来。
The police are investigating the cause of the traffic accident.警察正在调查交通事故的原因。
15.unexplored(形容词)(地方)未曾探索的、未经勘察的
Eg: Fresh unexplored regions are for ever opening out.未开拓的新领域展现在人们眼前。
[派生词] explore为动词，译为“探索、调查”;
exploration为名词，译为“探索、勘察”;
explorer为名词，译为“探索者”。
Eg: I think China will continue to explore for resources.我觉得，中国将继续进行资源勘探。
The moon landing inaugurate a new era in space exploration. 登陆月球开创了太空探索的新纪元。
The explorer kept a journal of his adventures.这位探险家把他的冒险经历写成日记。
16.seriously(副词)严重地、非常
Eg: My sister is seriously about her grades.我妹妹很在意她的学习成绩。
Seriously, you haven't handed your homework yet 你是认真的吗 还没交作业呢
[常见搭配] take sth. seriously 认真对待某人/某事
Eg: We should take his warning seriously.我们应该认真对待他的警告。
[派生词] serious为形容词，译为“严肃的、严重的”等。
Eg: She is a serious writer,who spends hours writing every day.
她是一个严肃的作家，每天花费数小时写作。
Are you serious 你是认真的吗
[常见搭配] be serious about ...对某事非常认真/严肃
Eg: He is serious about his work.他对工作非常认真。
17.set(动词)(坚决地)开始做、使(某人)开始做
[用法讲解] set作动词，还可译为“放置、设定、安排”等;set还可为名词，译为“一组”等。
[常见搭配] set sth. on sth.将某物放在另一物体上
set sth. in sth.以某地为背景
set about sth.开始做某事
set out 动身踏上(尤指漫长的)旅途
set up 建立、组织
a set of ...一套、一组
Eg: They set about doing homework.他们开始做作业。
She set the book on the table.她把书放在桌子上。
The movie is set in the Wild West.这部电影以美国西部为背景。
They set about building a new house.他们开始建新房子。
I set out to go to the airport. 我动身去机场。
The company set up a new branch in Shanghai.公司在上海设立了新分公司。
There is a set of keys on the desk. 桌子上有一套钥匙。
18.achieve(动词)实现、(尤指经过努力)取得、达到
[常见搭配] achieve one's goals实现某人目标
achieve success取得成功
Eg: He achieved his goal by peaceful means.他通过和平手段达到了他的目的。
It takes hard work to achieve success.成功需要努力工作。
[派生词] achievement为名词，译为“成就、业绩”。
Eg: He was rewarded for his scientific achievement.他因在科学上取得的成就受到奖励。
19.geographical(形容词)地理的、地理位置的
Eg: Digital orthophoto map is an important part of geographical information.
数字正射影像是地理信息的重要组成部分。
[常见搭配] geographical discovery地理发现
Eg: The geographical discovery was an important event in the Middle Ages Europe.
地理发现是欧洲中世纪史上的一个重要事件。
[派生词] geography为名词，译为“地理、地理学”。
Eg: She got 80 marks out of 100 for geography.她的地理得了80分。
I have only a sketchy knowledge of geography.我对地理只是一知半解。
20.discovery(名词)被发现的事实(事物)
[用法讲解] discovery为可数名词，其复数形式为discoveries.
Eg: The discovery of a new species was made in the Amazon rainforest.
在亚马逊雨林中发现了一个新物种。
[常见搭配] the discovery of sth. ...的发现
the discovery in 领域 在某领域的发现
Eg: The discovery of a new planet has been reported.据报道已发现一颗新行星。
Scientists have made many important discoveries in the field of medicine.
科学家在医学领域作出了许多重大发现。
[派生词] discover为动词，译为“发现”。
Eg: Scientists discovered a new species of plant in the rainforest.
科学家在热带雨林中发现了一种新的植物物种。
21.peak(名词)山顶、山峰、山、山岳
[用法讲解] peak为可数名词，其复数形式为 peaks; peak也可作形容词，译为“最高的”; peak也可作动词，译为“达到高峰”。
Eg: She succeeded in climbing the north face of the mountain to the top peak.
她成功地从这座山的北坡爬上了顶峰。
The aim to reduce traffic at peak periods.目的是缓解高峰期间的交通状况。
The crisis peaked in July 1974.那场危机在1974年7月达到巅峰。
[常见搭配] peak season 旺季
Eg: Around 15000 people visit the base every day during peak season.
在旺季，每天约有1.5万人来基地参观。
22.truth(名词)事实、真相、实情
[用法讲解] truth译为“真理”时为可数名词，译为“事实、真相”时为不可数名词。
Eg: There are many truths that have been discovered by scientists.许多真理已经被科学家发现。
The truth is that he is innocent.事实是他是无罪的。
[常见搭配] tell the truth说实话、讲真话
in truth 真实地、实在
the truth of ... ...的真相
to tell the truth说实话
Eg: I must tell you the truth about this.我必须告诉你这件事的真相。
In truth, we were both unhappy. 事实上，我们俩都不高兴。
The truth of the matter is ... 事情的真相是...
To tell the truth, I fell asleep in the middle of her talk.说实话，我在她讲话过程中睡着了。
[派生词] true为形容词，译为“真实的、真正的”。
Eg: True friendship is worth more than money.真正的友谊比金钱更有价值。
[易混辨析] true和real区别
true强调符合事实，是真的，而不是假的或编造的，与“假”相对;
real强调人或事物真实存在，而不是想象的或是虚构的，与“无”相对。
Eg: That may or may not be true.这可能是真的，也可能不是。
Real power belongs to the few. 真正的权力掌握在少数人手中。
23.climb (动词)爬(山)、登(山)
[用法讲解] climb还可为名词，译为“攀登、上升”。
Eg: The plane climbed to a higher altitude.飞机爬升到更高的高度。
The climb was challenging but rewarding.这次攀登既具有挑战性又令人欣慰。
The price of fuel has been on a steady climb.燃料的价格一直在稳步上涨。
[常见搭配] climb the mountain 爬山
climb the stairs爬楼梯
climb trees 爬树
Eg: We climbed to the very top of the hill.我们爬到了山的最高点。
[派生词]climber为名词，译为“攀登者”。
Eg: The climbers reached the summit of Mount Thai.攀登者到达了泰山顶峰。
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