Unit 03-a
character
n. 1. [C] mental or moral qualities that make a person, group, nation, etc., different from others
(指个人、民族、社会特有的) 天性, 性格, 本质, 特征
What does her handwriting tell you about her character?
根据她所写的字你觉得她有什么样的性格？
I choose my friends for their good characters.
我择友的标准是品格一定要好。
2. [C] all those qualities that make a thing, a place, an event, etc., what it is and different from others
(事物、地方、事件的) 特点, 特性, 特征
The whole character of the village has changed since I was last here.
自从我上次来这里之后, 这个村子的面貌完全改变了。
The idea was to rebuild the house without changing its basic character.
这项计划是将那幢房子按原貌加以改建。
tolerance
n. 1. [U] willingness or ability to accept sth.
容忍，宽容
It's a culture in which there is absolutely no tolerance of disagreement.
在这种文化里，持有异议是绝对不容许的。
This period in history is not famous for its religious tolerance.
历史上的这个时期并不是以宗教上的宽容为特征的。
2. [U] the ability to bear sth. unpleasant, or to continue existing in spite of bad conditions
忍耐力
My tolerance of heat is greater after having lived in the Far East for a couple of years.
在远东住了几年后，我耐热的能力增强了许多。
Many old people have a very limited tolerance to cold.
许多老人的耐寒能力十分有限。
compromise
n. [C, U] giving up of certain demands by each side, so that an agreement may be reached which satisfies both to some degree
妥协，折衷，和解
She found that compromise was always the best way when she quarreled with her mother.
她发现当她与母亲争吵时，让步总是最好的解决方法。
It is hoped that a compromise will be reached in today's talk.
希望今天的会谈能达成妥协。
vi. settle a difference, etc., by making a compromise
妥协，折衷
Party unity is threatened when members will not compromise.
当党员们不愿妥协时，党的团结受到了影响。
Well, you want $400 and I say $300, so let's compromise at $350.
好吧，既然你开价400美元而我还价300美元，那我们就来个折衷价350美元。
vt. bring sb. / sth. / oneself into danger by foolish acts
危及... ...的安全，使受牵连
He has compromised himself by accepting money from them.
他因接受了他们的钱而使自己受到了牵连。
If we back down on this, our name will be compromised.
如果我们在这个问题上打退堂鼓的话，就会有损我们的声誉。
subtle
a. 1. not easy to tell or describe; fine; slight
(因细微、精巧或微妙而) 难于觉察或描述的，精巧的，巧妙的
a subtle style
巧妙的方式
Her whole attitude had had a subtle change.
她的整个态度发生了微妙的变化。
2. secret; tricky
诡秘的，狡诈的
I fall for that subtle plot every time!
我每次都中了那狡猾的圈套。
hatred
n. [U] very strong dislike; hate
痛恨，憎恨
The reason for this shocking attack seemed to be racial hatred.
看来这起令人震惊的袭击的原因是种族仇恨。
He looked at me with hatred.
他用憎恨的目光看着我。
illusion
n. 1. [C] false idea, belief or impression
错误的观点、信念或印象
I have no illusions about my ability.
我知道自己能力有限。
We're left with few illusions about our partners.
我们对自己的同伴已不存在什么幻想。
2.[C] thing that a person wrongly believes to exist; false idea
假象
The calm on the streets is an illusion -people are very angry.
街上的平静是个假象-其实人们非常愤怒。
In the hot sun the surface of the road seems wet, but that is only an illusion.
阳光下，路面好像是潮湿的，然而那只是一种错觉。
married
a. 1.having a husband or wife
有夫或有妻的，已婚的
Please state whether you are single or married.
请说明你是单身还是已婚。
The number shows that two-thirds of married women earn less than their husbands.
这个数字显示三分之二的已婚妇女的工资比她们的丈夫低。
2.of marriage
婚姻的
married responsibilities
婚后共同承担的责任
So how are you enjoying married life?
你的婚后生活如何？
mutual
a. 1. (of feeling or an action) felt or done by each to the other
（指感情或行动）相互的
Their working well together was based on mutual respect, trust and understanding.
他们的合作是建立在互相尊重、信任和理解基础上的。
2. shared by two or more people
(两人或多人) 共同的，共有的
mutual interests
共同的利益
Lynn and Phil met through a mutual friend.
林恩和菲尔是通过共同的朋友相识的。
The plan was ended by mutual agreement.
双方均同意终止这项计划。
compatible
a. 1. (of people, ideas, differences, etc.) suitable; able to exist together
（指人、思想、论点、原则等）适合的，可共存的
The couple separated because they were not compatible.
这对夫妻因合不来而分手了。
Make sure you're compatible with him before you start sharing a house.
在你们合住一所房子之前先要确定你和他是否能和睦相处。
2. (of equipment) able to use together
(指设备) 兼容的，配套的
The computer program isn't compatible with this operating system.
计算机程序与这套操作系统不兼容。
The printer is compatible with most computers.
这台打印机能与大多数计算机配套使用。
incompatible
a. not able to live or work happily with sb.
不能愉快地一起生活或共事的
I have never seen such an incompatible couple.
我从未见过这么合不来的夫妻。
It was only when we started living together that we found out how incompatible we were.
只是在我们开始一起生活之后才发现我们是多么地合不来。
overlook
vt. 1. fail to see or notice sth.; miss
漏看，没注意到，忽略
He overlooked a spelling mistake on the first page.
他没有注意到第一页上的一处拼写错误。
I overlooked this problem and have to deal with it now.
我忽视了这个问题，现在必须着手解决它。
2. pretend not to notice; forgive
不予注意，宽恕
We'll overlook your bad behavior this time, but don't do it again.
这一次我们不计较你的错误行为，但是切勿再犯了。
She overlooked his offensiveness and tried to pretend nothing had happened.
她没有计较他的无礼，并尽量装作没事的样子。
3. have or give a view of (a place) from above
俯视，眺望
Her bedroom has large windows overlooking a lake.
她的卧室有几扇对着湖面的大窗子。
The house is surrounded by trees, so it's not overlooked at all.
这幢房子四周都是树木，所以压根儿就没法看得见它。
expectation
n. 1. [U] firm belief that sth. will happen; hope of getting sth. / that sth. will happen
期待，期望
There's no expectation of snow tonight.
今晚不会下雪。
Considering the problems he's had, there can be little expectation of his winning the match.
考虑到他最近所遇到的问题，几乎无法期望他能在这场比赛中获胜。
2. (pl.) confident feelings (about sth.)
（对某事）有信心的指望
The holiday was beyond all expectations.
假期的活动好得出乎意料。
People had great expectations of him.
人们对他的期望值很高。
divorce
n. 1. [C, U] lawful ending of a marriage
离婚
ask for a divorce
提出离婚
She got a divorce after years of unhappiness.
过了多年不愉快的生活后她离婚了。
2. [C] separation; ending of a connection
断绝关系, 分离
a complete divorce of government and religion
政教的彻底分离
Why is there such a divorce between the arts and the sciences in this country's schools?
为什么在这个国家的学校里，艺术与科学是如此的分离呢？
v. end a marriage by a lawful process
离婚
It was such a shame when Martha and Jamie divorced.
玛莎和杰米离婚了, 真是可惜！
The judge divorced Mr. and Mrs. Jones.
法官判琼斯夫妇离婚。
vt. separate sb. / sth. from sth., esp. in a false way
使分离，使脱离
It is difficult to divorce political affairs from sport.
把体育和政治完全分开是很困难的。
He cannot divorce illusion from reality.
他不能区分幻觉和现实。
bud
vi. produce buds
发芽，萌芽
The trees are budding early this year.
今年树木发芽早。
The unusually cold winter has caused many plants to bud late this year.
异常寒冷的冬天使得今年许多植物都推迟了发芽。
n. [C] a small part of a plant which sticks out from a branch and will develop into a flower
芽，花蕾
The trees all around are covered in buds.
周围的树都发芽了。
"Rough winds do shake the darling buds of May."
"狂风会吹落五月的娇花嫩瓣。" (莎士比亚，屠岸译)
resistance
n. 1.[U]being against sth.
反对，敌对
The idea met with some resistance.
那个意见遭到了某种形式的反对。
There's a lot of resistance to the idea of a united Europe.
对欧洲统一的想法有许多反对意见。
2. [U] (sing.)(action of) using force to be against sth. / sb.
抵抗, 对抗
They put up a passive resistance.
他们进行着消极的抵抗。
A good diet helps the body to build up resistance to disease.
良好的日常饮食可增强身体的抗病能力。
congratulation
n. 1. (pl.) words that show pleasure about one's good fortune or success
贺词，赞词
I gave him my congratulations on his success.
我祝贺他的成功。
Do pass on my congratulations when you see him.
你见到他时务请代我向他祝贺。
2. praising sb. and saying that you are pleased about a special or unusual success
祝贺,道喜
a speech of congratulation for the winner
对获胜者的祝贺讲话
He sent her a note of congratulation on her passing the exam.
他给她寄去了贺信，祝贺她通过了考试。
counsel
vt. advise, give advice and support to
劝告, 忠告, 辅导, 提供咨询
He counseled them to give up the plan.
他劝他们放弃这个计划。
The school is now providing a service to counsel students with drug problems.
学校向有吸毒问题的学生提供咨询服务。
n. [U] advice; ideas
劝告，意见，建议
I should have listened to my father's wise counsel, and saved some money instead of spending it all.
我本该听从父亲的明智的建议，把钱省点下来而不是花光。
Good counsel does no harm.
<谚>忠言有利无害。
subsequent
a. later, following
后来的，随后的，继起的
The first and all subsequent visits were kept secret.
第一次及其后来的所有访问全都保密。
He died during the subsequent year.
他于次年去世。
subsequently
ad. after that, afterwards
后来，接着
They subsequently heard he had left the country.
他们后来听说他已离开了那个国家。
The old school was bought and subsequently turned into a private house.
这所旧学校被买下来后改建成了私人住宅。
harbor (英harbour)
vt. 1. keep (sth.) secretly in one's mind
心怀，怀有
Tiffany's been harboring spite against our boss ever since her transfer was refused.
自从蒂芬妮的调职被拒绝后，她对我们的老板一直怀恨在心。
I'm certainly not harboring a secret desire for the man, if that's what you are thinking.
如果你这样想的话，我告诉你我对那男人肯定没有不可告人的要求。
2. give shelter to (a criminal, etc.); protect
庇护，窝藏（罪犯），隐匿
The trees harbor monkeys.
树林里有猴子。
There will be a serious punishment for anyone who harbors criminals.
任何窝藏罪犯的人都将受到严厉惩罚。
n. [C, U] place of shelter for ships
港，港口
All the ships stayed in the harbor during the storm.
在风暴期间所有的船只都停泊在港湾里。
Some of the best natural harbors in the world are there.
那里有几个世界上最好的天然港。
reservation
n. 1. [U, C] (esp. pl.)spoken or unspoken limit which prevents one's agreement with a plan, or accepting of an idea, etc.
(讲出或未讲出的) 保留条件，限制条件
I support this measure without reservation.
我毫无保留地支持这种措施。
She had some reservations about her new job.
她对新工作有些保留看法。
2. [C] order of seats, etc.
预订座位(车票 、机票等)
We made a reservation for dinner at the restaurant.
我们在这家饭店预定了晚餐。
I plan to leave on August 4, and have made flight reservations for that date.
我打算在8月4日离开，并已预订了那天的机票。
prejudice
n. [C] opinion, or like or dislike of sb. / sth., that is not founded on experience or reason
偏见或成见
She has a prejudice against modern music.
她对现代音乐怀有偏见。
He has a prejudice against lending money, because he's afraid it may not be returned.
他不肯借钱给别人，因为他怕钱收不回来。
vi. 1. cause sb. to have a prejudice; influence sb.
有偏见 (或偏爱)
His pleasant voice successfully prejudices me in his favor.
他悦耳的嗓音成功地使我对他产生了偏爱。
His unhappy childhood has prejudiced him against having children.
他悲伤的童年使他对生孩子产生了偏见。
2. cause harm to; make weak
伤害，损害
Your bad spelling may prejudice your chances of getting this job.
你糟糕的拼写可能会使你丧失获得这份工作的机会。
This accident may prejudice your career.
这次事故可能会影响你的事业。
charm
n. [U] power of pleasing or attracting people; attractiveness
魅力；吸引力
She was a woman of great charm and she knew how to use it.
她是个很有魅力的女人，而且她知道怎样利用这种魅力。
It's a town with a lot of old-world charm.
这是个充满古色古香魅力的小镇。
vt. attract，delight， or influence by charm
使高兴, 使迷醉, 吸引
He's a very effective boss; he in some way charms you into doing what he wants.
他是个非常能干的老板；不知怎地他能让你去做他所希望的事。
guy
n. [C] (informal) man
(非正式) 家伙，伙计
Come on, you guys; let's go get it!
来吧！伙计们, 咱们开始干吧！
He's a great guy.
他是个了不起的家伙。
son-in-law
n. [C] husband of one's daughter
女婿
beloved
n. darling
心爱的人
It was a gift from my beloved.
这是我爱人送给我的礼物。
a. much loved; soul mate
心爱的，亲爱的
in memory of my beloved husband
为纪念我亲爱的丈夫
She was forced to leave her beloved Paris and return to Lyon.
她被迫离开心爱的巴黎回到里昂。
indication
n. [C, U] words, sign, etc. that shows sth.
（暗示某事物的）言语，姿势，标记
There are indications that the situation may be improving.
有迹象表明形势可能会发生好转。
There is every indication of a change in the weather.
种种迹象都表明天气会变化。
confirm
vt. 1. prove (a report, an opinion, etc.) true or correct
证实，证明，确定
The announcements confirmed that the election would take place on June 20th.
公告证实选举将于6月20日举行。
Everything you have just said confirms us in the view that nobody can be trusted.
你刚才所说的一切向我们证实了一个观点：谁都不能信任。
2. make (a plan or meeting) certain, often by telephone or writing
（通过电话、书信）确定，确认（安排、会议）
a note asking us to confirm when we would be arriving
要我们确定何时抵达的便条
I'd like to confirm a reservation for a double room on the first of July.
我想确认一下预订7月1日一间双人房。
suspect
vt. 1. have an idea of the existence or truth of (sth.); believe
猜想，疑有，觉得
Most people don't, I suspect, realize this.
我猜想, 大部分人没有意识到这一点。
He couldn't have suspected who she was.
他不可能猜出了她是谁。
He suspected a plot against his life.
他怀疑有人要谋害他。
2. feel doubt about (sth.); mistrust
怀疑，不信任
I suspect the truth of her statement.
我怀疑她的陈述的真实性。
n. [C] a person suspected of a crime, etc.
嫌疑犯
The police have caught two suspects in connection with the bank robbery.
警方逮捕了两名涉嫌银行抢劫案的嫌疑犯。
Last week the police finally had a suspect for the murder.
上星期警方终于查出那起谋杀案的1名嫌疑犯。
a. not to be trusted; possibly false
靠不住的，不可信的，可疑的
His statements are suspect.
他的陈述是可疑的。
His fitness is suspect, so we can't risk including him in the team.
他的健康令人怀疑，所以我们不能冒险接受他入队。
harsh
a. 1. cruel; severe
严厉的，残酷的，苛刻的
His family wouldn't survive the harsh winter.
他一家人将无法熬过这个冬天。
That is a very harsh punishment to give a young child.
那样去惩罚一个幼儿很残忍。
2. unpleasantly rough or sharp, esp. to the senses
刺耳 (目) 的
The noise is too harsh to the ear.
那种噪声十分刺耳。
I don't like the color of that dress; it's too harsh.
我不喜欢那件衣服的颜色，太刺眼了。
hesitate
v. 1. be slow to speak or act because one feels uncertain or unwilling; pause in doubt
犹豫, 踌躇, 迟疑
He who hesitates is lost.
当断不断，必受其患。
2. be reluctant
不愿，勉强
Don't hesitate to tell us if you have a problem.
如果你有困难，就马上告诉我们。
If I were you, I wouldn't hesitate to buy that jacket.
如果我是你，我会毫不犹豫地买下那件夹克衫。
cancel
vt. 1. say that (sth. already planned and decided upon) will not be done or take place
取消
The match had to be canceled because of bad weather.
因为天气不好比赛只好取消。
British Airways are canceling flights to Poland.
英国航空公司取消了飞往波兰的航班。
2. cross out (sth. written)
删去
Cancel that last sentence.
把最后的那个句子删掉。
proceed
vi. 1. go to a further or the next stage; go on
着手，继续进行
Having said how much she liked it, she then proceeded to make critical comments about the way I'd done it.
她说她很喜欢我做的这件事，可接着就批评起我做这件事的方式来。
Let's proceed to the next question.
现在讨论下一个问题。
2. make one's way; go
前进，行进
The crowd proceeded to the church.
人群向教堂走去。
Proceed to the next light, and then turn left.
走到了下一个交通灯时向左拐。
quote
v. repeat the words that sb. else has said or written
引用，引述，援引
She worked, to quote her daughter, "as if there was no tomorrow".
用她女儿的话讲，她工作起来"好像没有明天似的"。
He's always quoting from the Bible.
他总是引用《圣经》里的话。
n. [C] group of words taken from a book, play, speech, etc. and used again, usually by sb. other than the writer
引语
a dictionary of quotes
引语词典
She finished her speech with a quote from Shakespeare.
她引用莎士比亚作品的一句话来结束自己的演说。
hardship
n. 1. [C] conditions causing severe suffering
艰难情况，困境
During the war we suffered many hardships.
战争期间我们遭受了许多艰辛。
They tolerated cold, hunger and other hardships.
他们忍受了寒冷、饥饿及其它种种磨难。
2. [U] severe suffering and discomfort
苦难，困苦，贫困
She's seen a lot of hardship in her life, but things are better now.
她一生经历了许多困苦，但现在情况好了。
What did hardship matter?
艰难困苦算得了什么？
racist
n. person who believes that other races are not as good as his/her own and, therefore, treats them unfairly
种族主义者，种族主义分子
a racist theory
种族主义理论
He is a racist who refuses to employ blacks.
他是个种族主义者，拒绝雇佣黑人。
realistic
a. 1. based on facts rather than on feelings or illusion; practical
实际的（根据事实而不根据感情和幻想）；务实的
Be realistic, you can't expect a big wage at eighteen.
要现实些，你不能指望18岁就能拿到高薪。
You have to be realistic about how long the job is going to take.
对这项工作要花多长时间你必须现实一些。
2. appearing to be existing or happening in fact
逼真的，像实际存在或发生的
The scene in the film where the dinosaur is born from the egg was unbelievably realistic.
影片中恐龙从蛋中孵化出来的镜头真实得令人难以置信。
resolve
vt. 1. end (a problem or difficulty)
解决，解除
We need to resolve this difference quickly.
我们需要很快解决这场争端。
The couple resolved their differences and made an effort to get along.
这对夫妻解决了他们的矛盾，并努力和睦相处。
2. decide; determine
决定，决心
The company resolved to take further action against the thieves.
公司决定采取进一步的防盗措施。
She resolved that she would never speak to him again.
她打定主意再也不同他讲话了。
ups and downs
the changing of good and bad luck
好运和坏运的交替；盛衰；浮沉
He stuck by her through all life's ups and downs.
他始终不渝地陪伴她历尽了人生的荣辱浮沉。
Like most married couples we've had our ups and downs, but life is like that.
像大多数已婚夫妇一样, 我们也经历过波折起伏。可生活就是那样的。
work out
develop in a certain way; turn out
按某种方式发展，结果为
Things worked out quite well.
事情的结局相当不错。
Is your new roommate working out OK?
你的新室友与你合得来吗？
for a time
for a short period
暂时，一度
You'll have your own office soon but for a time you'll have to share one.
不久你会有自己的办公室, 不过你暂时还得与别人合用。
For a time, we all thought that Sherry and Frank would get married.
有一段时间，我们都以为雪莉和弗兰克会结婚。
meet with
encounter sth.; experience sth.
遭遇，受到，经历
She met with heavy traffic on her way back.
她在回来的路上遇到了严重的交通阻塞。
They'd never met with such poor service before.
他们以前从未遇到过这么糟糕的服务。
all along
all the time; from the beginning
始终，从开始一直
I realized I had had it in my pocket all along.
我发现它一直就在我衣袋里。
She was kind to me all along.
她一直对我很好。
have nothing to do with
have no connection with; avoid
与……无关, 不跟……往来
In the evening he likes to read books which have nothing to do with his work.
晚上他喜欢看一些与他的工作无关的书籍。
He's a thief and a liar; I'd have nothing to do with him, if I were you.
他又偷东西又撒谎，我要是你我才不跟他来往呢。
on the surface
when not observed, thought about, etc. deeply
表面上, 外表上, 从表面上看
The plan seems on the surface to be quite practical.
表面看来这个计划很切实可行。
On the surface, this seems like a difficult problem, but in fact there's an easy solution to it.
表面看来这是个难题, 实际上很容易解决。
at one's worst
showing the most unpleasant side of sb.
最差的一面
I'm at my worst in the morning.
我早晨的时候感觉最不好。
This problem over late paying has shown him at his worst.
这个迟延付款的问题显示出了他为人最糟糕的一面。
learn of
become aware of (sth.) through information or observation; realize
获悉，听说，认识到
I'm sorry to learn of your illness.
得知你生病，我甚为难过。
We were shocked when we learned of his sudden death.
听到他突然去世的消息我们感到非常震惊。
take care of
be responsible for; deal with
负责，处理
Her secretary took care of all her appointments.
她的约会都由她的秘书负责安排。
All the travel plans have been taken care of.
所有旅行安排都处理好了。
下载全新《每日英语听力》客户端，查看完整内容n. 1. [C] mental or moral qualities that make a person, group, nation, etc., different from others
(指个人、民族、社会特有的) 天性, 性格, 本质, 特征
What does her handwriting tell you about her character?
根据她所写的字你觉得她有什么样的性格？
I choose my friends for their good characters.
我择友的标准是品格一定要好。
2. [C] all those qualities that make a thing, a place, an event, etc., what it is and different from others
(事物、地方、事件的) 特点, 特性, 特征
The whole character of the village has changed since I was last here.
自从我上次来这里之后, 这个村子的面貌完全改变了。
The idea was to rebuild the house without changing its basic character.
这项计划是将那幢房子按原貌加以改建。
tolerance
n. 1. [U] willingness or ability to accept sth.
容忍，宽容
It's a culture in which there is absolutely no tolerance of disagreement.
在这种文化里，持有异议是绝对不容许的。
This period in history is not famous for its religious tolerance.
历史上的这个时期并不是以宗教上的宽容为特征的。
2. [U] the ability to bear sth. unpleasant, or to continue existing in spite of bad conditions
忍耐力
My tolerance of heat is greater after having lived in the Far East for a couple of years.
在远东住了几年后，我耐热的能力增强了许多。
Many old people have a very limited tolerance to cold.
许多老人的耐寒能力十分有限。
compromise
n. [C, U] giving up of certain demands by each side, so that an agreement may be reached which satisfies both to some degree
妥协，折衷，和解
She found that compromise was always the best way when she quarreled with her mother.
她发现当她与母亲争吵时，让步总是最好的解决方法。
It is hoped that a compromise will be reached in today's talk.
希望今天的会谈能达成妥协。
vi. settle a difference, etc., by making a compromise
妥协，折衷
Party unity is threatened when members will not compromise.
当党员们不愿妥协时，党的团结受到了影响。
Well, you want $400 and I say $300, so let's compromise at $350.
好吧，既然你开价400美元而我还价300美元，那我们就来个折衷价350美元。
vt. bring sb. / sth. / oneself into danger by foolish acts
危及... ...的安全，使受牵连
He has compromised himself by accepting money from them.
他因接受了他们的钱而使自己受到了牵连。
If we back down on this, our name will be compromised.
如果我们在这个问题上打退堂鼓的话，就会有损我们的声誉。
subtle
a. 1. not easy to tell or describe; fine; slight
(因细微、精巧或微妙而) 难于觉察或描述的，精巧的，巧妙的
a subtle style
巧妙的方式
Her whole attitude had had a subtle change.
她的整个态度发生了微妙的变化。
2. secret; tricky
诡秘的，狡诈的
I fall for that subtle plot every time!
我每次都中了那狡猾的圈套。
hatred
n. [U] very strong dislike; hate
痛恨，憎恨
The reason for this shocking attack seemed to be racial hatred.
看来这起令人震惊的袭击的原因是种族仇恨。
He looked at me with hatred.
他用憎恨的目光看着我。
illusion
n. 1. [C] false idea, belief or impression
错误的观点、信念或印象
I have no illusions about my ability.
我知道自己能力有限。
We're left with few illusions about our partners.
我们对自己的同伴已不存在什么幻想。
2.[C] thing that a person wrongly believes to exist; false idea
假象
The calm on the streets is an illusion -people are very angry.
街上的平静是个假象-其实人们非常愤怒。
In the hot sun the surface of the road seems wet, but that is only an illusion.
阳光下，路面好像是潮湿的，然而那只是一种错觉。
married
a. 1.having a husband or wife
有夫或有妻的，已婚的
Please state whether you are single or married.
请说明你是单身还是已婚。
The number shows that two-thirds of married women earn less than their husbands.
这个数字显示三分之二的已婚妇女的工资比她们的丈夫低。
2.of marriage
婚姻的
married responsibilities
婚后共同承担的责任
So how are you enjoying married life?
你的婚后生活如何？
mutual
a. 1. (of feeling or an action) felt or done by each to the other
（指感情或行动）相互的
Their working well together was based on mutual respect, trust and understanding.
他们的合作是建立在互相尊重、信任和理解基础上的。
2. shared by two or more people
(两人或多人) 共同的，共有的
mutual interests
共同的利益
Lynn and Phil met through a mutual friend.
林恩和菲尔是通过共同的朋友相识的。
The plan was ended by mutual agreement.
双方均同意终止这项计划。
compatible
a. 1. (of people, ideas, differences, etc.) suitable; able to exist together
（指人、思想、论点、原则等）适合的，可共存的
The couple separated because they were not compatible.
这对夫妻因合不来而分手了。
Make sure you're compatible with him before you start sharing a house.
在你们合住一所房子之前先要确定你和他是否能和睦相处。
2. (of equipment) able to use together
(指设备) 兼容的，配套的
The computer program isn't compatible with this operating system.
计算机程序与这套操作系统不兼容。
The printer is compatible with most computers.
这台打印机能与大多数计算机配套使用。
incompatible
a. not able to live or work happily with sb.
不能愉快地一起生活或共事的
I have never seen such an incompatible couple.
我从未见过这么合不来的夫妻。
It was only when we started living together that we found out how incompatible we were.
只是在我们开始一起生活之后才发现我们是多么地合不来。
overlook
vt. 1. fail to see or notice sth.; miss
漏看，没注意到，忽略
He overlooked a spelling mistake on the first page.
他没有注意到第一页上的一处拼写错误。
I overlooked this problem and have to deal with it now.
我忽视了这个问题，现在必须着手解决它。
2. pretend not to notice; forgive
不予注意，宽恕
We'll overlook your bad behavior this time, but don't do it again.
这一次我们不计较你的错误行为，但是切勿再犯了。
She overlooked his offensiveness and tried to pretend nothing had happened.
她没有计较他的无礼，并尽量装作没事的样子。
3. have or give a view of (a place) from above
俯视，眺望
Her bedroom has large windows overlooking a lake.
她的卧室有几扇对着湖面的大窗子。
The house is surrounded by trees, so it's not overlooked at all.
这幢房子四周都是树木，所以压根儿就没法看得见它。
expectation
n. 1. [U] firm belief that sth. will happen; hope of getting sth. / that sth. will happen
期待，期望
There's no expectation of snow tonight.
今晚不会下雪。
Considering the problems he's had, there can be little expectation of his winning the match.
考虑到他最近所遇到的问题，几乎无法期望他能在这场比赛中获胜。
2. (pl.) confident feelings (about sth.)
（对某事）有信心的指望
The holiday was beyond all expectations.
假期的活动好得出乎意料。
People had great expectations of him.
人们对他的期望值很高。
divorce
n. 1. [C, U] lawful ending of a marriage
离婚
ask for a divorce
提出离婚
She got a divorce after years of unhappiness.
过了多年不愉快的生活后她离婚了。
2. [C] separation; ending of a connection
断绝关系, 分离
a complete divorce of government and religion
政教的彻底分离
Why is there such a divorce between the arts and the sciences in this country's schools?
为什么在这个国家的学校里，艺术与科学是如此的分离呢？
v. end a marriage by a lawful process
离婚
It was such a shame when Martha and Jamie divorced.
玛莎和杰米离婚了, 真是可惜！
The judge divorced Mr. and Mrs. Jones.
法官判琼斯夫妇离婚。
vt. separate sb. / sth. from sth., esp. in a false way
使分离，使脱离
It is difficult to divorce political affairs from sport.
把体育和政治完全分开是很困难的。
He cannot divorce illusion from reality.
他不能区分幻觉和现实。
bud
vi. produce buds
发芽，萌芽
The trees are budding early this year.
今年树木发芽早。
The unusually cold winter has caused many plants to bud late this year.
异常寒冷的冬天使得今年许多植物都推迟了发芽。
n. [C] a small part of a plant which sticks out from a branch and will develop into a flower
芽，花蕾
The trees all around are covered in buds.
周围的树都发芽了。
"Rough winds do shake the darling buds of May."
"狂风会吹落五月的娇花嫩瓣。" (莎士比亚，屠岸译)
resistance
n. 1.[U]being against sth.
反对，敌对
The idea met with some resistance.
那个意见遭到了某种形式的反对。
There's a lot of resistance to the idea of a united Europe.
对欧洲统一的想法有许多反对意见。
2. [U] (sing.)(action of) using force to be against sth. / sb.
抵抗, 对抗
They put up a passive resistance.
他们进行着消极的抵抗。
A good diet helps the body to build up resistance to disease.
良好的日常饮食可增强身体的抗病能力。
congratulation
n. 1. (pl.) words that show pleasure about one's good fortune or success
贺词，赞词
I gave him my congratulations on his success.
我祝贺他的成功。
Do pass on my congratulations when you see him.
你见到他时务请代我向他祝贺。
2. praising sb. and saying that you are pleased about a special or unusual success
祝贺,道喜
a speech of congratulation for the winner
对获胜者的祝贺讲话
He sent her a note of congratulation on her passing the exam.
他给她寄去了贺信，祝贺她通过了考试。
counsel
vt. advise, give advice and support to
劝告, 忠告, 辅导, 提供咨询
He counseled them to give up the plan.
他劝他们放弃这个计划。
The school is now providing a service to counsel students with drug problems.
学校向有吸毒问题的学生提供咨询服务。
n. [U] advice; ideas
劝告，意见，建议
I should have listened to my father's wise counsel, and saved some money instead of spending it all.
我本该听从父亲的明智的建议，把钱省点下来而不是花光。
Good counsel does no harm.
<谚>忠言有利无害。
subsequent
a. later, following
后来的，随后的，继起的
The first and all subsequent visits were kept secret.
第一次及其后来的所有访问全都保密。
He died during the subsequent year.
他于次年去世。
subsequently
ad. after that, afterwards
后来，接着
They subsequently heard he had left the country.
他们后来听说他已离开了那个国家。
The old school was bought and subsequently turned into a private house.
这所旧学校被买下来后改建成了私人住宅。
harbor (英harbour)
vt. 1. keep (sth.) secretly in one's mind
心怀，怀有
Tiffany's been harboring spite against our boss ever since her transfer was refused.
自从蒂芬妮的调职被拒绝后，她对我们的老板一直怀恨在心。
I'm certainly not harboring a secret desire for the man, if that's what you are thinking.
如果你这样想的话，我告诉你我对那男人肯定没有不可告人的要求。
2. give shelter to (a criminal, etc.); protect
庇护，窝藏（罪犯），隐匿
The trees harbor monkeys.
树林里有猴子。
There will be a serious punishment for anyone who harbors criminals.
任何窝藏罪犯的人都将受到严厉惩罚。
n. [C, U] place of shelter for ships
港，港口
All the ships stayed in the harbor during the storm.
在风暴期间所有的船只都停泊在港湾里。
Some of the best natural harbors in the world are there.
那里有几个世界上最好的天然港。
reservation
n. 1. [U, C] (esp. pl.)spoken or unspoken limit which prevents one's agreement with a plan, or accepting of an idea, etc.
(讲出或未讲出的) 保留条件，限制条件
I support this measure without reservation.
我毫无保留地支持这种措施。
She had some reservations about her new job.
她对新工作有些保留看法。
2. [C] order of seats, etc.
预订座位(车票 、机票等)
We made a reservation for dinner at the restaurant.
我们在这家饭店预定了晚餐。
I plan to leave on August 4, and have made flight reservations for that date.
我打算在8月4日离开，并已预订了那天的机票。
prejudice
n. [C] opinion, or like or dislike of sb. / sth., that is not founded on experience or reason
偏见或成见
She has a prejudice against modern music.
她对现代音乐怀有偏见。
He has a prejudice against lending money, because he's afraid it may not be returned.
他不肯借钱给别人，因为他怕钱收不回来。
vi. 1. cause sb. to have a prejudice; influence sb.
有偏见 (或偏爱)
His pleasant voice successfully prejudices me in his favor.
他悦耳的嗓音成功地使我对他产生了偏爱。
His unhappy childhood has prejudiced him against having children.
他悲伤的童年使他对生孩子产生了偏见。
2. cause harm to; make weak
伤害，损害
Your bad spelling may prejudice your chances of getting this job.
你糟糕的拼写可能会使你丧失获得这份工作的机会。
This accident may prejudice your career.
这次事故可能会影响你的事业。
charm
n. [U] power of pleasing or attracting people; attractiveness
魅力；吸引力
She was a woman of great charm and she knew how to use it.
她是个很有魅力的女人，而且她知道怎样利用这种魅力。
It's a town with a lot of old-world charm.
这是个充满古色古香魅力的小镇。
vt. attract，delight， or influence by charm
使高兴, 使迷醉, 吸引
He's a very effective boss; he in some way charms you into doing what he wants.
他是个非常能干的老板；不知怎地他能让你去做他所希望的事。
guy
n. [C] (informal) man
(非正式) 家伙，伙计
Come on, you guys; let's go get it!
来吧！伙计们, 咱们开始干吧！
He's a great guy.
他是个了不起的家伙。
son-in-law
n. [C] husband of one's daughter
女婿
beloved
n. darling
心爱的人
It was a gift from my beloved.
这是我爱人送给我的礼物。
a. much loved; soul mate
心爱的，亲爱的
in memory of my beloved husband
为纪念我亲爱的丈夫
She was forced to leave her beloved Paris and return to Lyon.
她被迫离开心爱的巴黎回到里昂。
indication
n. [C, U] words, sign, etc. that shows sth.
（暗示某事物的）言语，姿势，标记
There are indications that the situation may be improving.
有迹象表明形势可能会发生好转。
There is every indication of a change in the weather.
种种迹象都表明天气会变化。
confirm
vt. 1. prove (a report, an opinion, etc.) true or correct
证实，证明，确定
The announcements confirmed that the election would take place on June 20th.
公告证实选举将于6月20日举行。
Everything you have just said confirms us in the view that nobody can be trusted.
你刚才所说的一切向我们证实了一个观点：谁都不能信任。
2. make (a plan or meeting) certain, often by telephone or writing
（通过电话、书信）确定，确认（安排、会议）
a note asking us to confirm when we would be arriving
要我们确定何时抵达的便条
I'd like to confirm a reservation for a double room on the first of July.
我想确认一下预订7月1日一间双人房。
suspect
vt. 1. have an idea of the existence or truth of (sth.); believe
猜想，疑有，觉得
Most people don't, I suspect, realize this.
我猜想, 大部分人没有意识到这一点。
He couldn't have suspected who she was.
他不可能猜出了她是谁。
He suspected a plot against his life.
他怀疑有人要谋害他。
2. feel doubt about (sth.); mistrust
怀疑，不信任
I suspect the truth of her statement.
我怀疑她的陈述的真实性。
n. [C] a person suspected of a crime, etc.
嫌疑犯
The police have caught two suspects in connection with the bank robbery.
警方逮捕了两名涉嫌银行抢劫案的嫌疑犯。
Last week the police finally had a suspect for the murder.
上星期警方终于查出那起谋杀案的1名嫌疑犯。
a. not to be trusted; possibly false
靠不住的，不可信的，可疑的
His statements are suspect.
他的陈述是可疑的。
His fitness is suspect, so we can't risk including him in the team.
他的健康令人怀疑，所以我们不能冒险接受他入队。
harsh
a. 1. cruel; severe
严厉的，残酷的，苛刻的
His family wouldn't survive the harsh winter.
他一家人将无法熬过这个冬天。
That is a very harsh punishment to give a young child.
那样去惩罚一个幼儿很残忍。
2. unpleasantly rough or sharp, esp. to the senses
刺耳 (目) 的
The noise is too harsh to the ear.
那种噪声十分刺耳。
I don't like the color of that dress; it's too harsh.
我不喜欢那件衣服的颜色，太刺眼了。
hesitate
v. 1. be slow to speak or act because one feels uncertain or unwilling; pause in doubt
犹豫, 踌躇, 迟疑
He who hesitates is lost.
当断不断，必受其患。
2. be reluctant
不愿，勉强
Don't hesitate to tell us if you have a problem.
如果你有困难，就马上告诉我们。
If I were you, I wouldn't hesitate to buy that jacket.
如果我是你，我会毫不犹豫地买下那件夹克衫。
cancel
vt. 1. say that (sth. already planned and decided upon) will not be done or take place
取消
The match had to be canceled because of bad weather.
因为天气不好比赛只好取消。
British Airways are canceling flights to Poland.
英国航空公司取消了飞往波兰的航班。
2. cross out (sth. written)
删去
Cancel that last sentence.
把最后的那个句子删掉。
proceed
vi. 1. go to a further or the next stage; go on
着手，继续进行
Having said how much she liked it, she then proceeded to make critical comments about the way I'd done it.
她说她很喜欢我做的这件事，可接着就批评起我做这件事的方式来。
Let's proceed to the next question.
现在讨论下一个问题。
2. make one's way; go
前进，行进
The crowd proceeded to the church.
人群向教堂走去。
Proceed to the next light, and then turn left.
走到了下一个交通灯时向左拐。
quote
v. repeat the words that sb. else has said or written
引用，引述，援引
She worked, to quote her daughter, "as if there was no tomorrow".
用她女儿的话讲，她工作起来"好像没有明天似的"。
He's always quoting from the Bible.
他总是引用《圣经》里的话。
n. [C] group of words taken from a book, play, speech, etc. and used again, usually by sb. other than the writer
引语
a dictionary of quotes
引语词典
She finished her speech with a quote from Shakespeare.
她引用莎士比亚作品的一句话来结束自己的演说。
hardship
n. 1. [C] conditions causing severe suffering
艰难情况，困境
During the war we suffered many hardships.
战争期间我们遭受了许多艰辛。
They tolerated cold, hunger and other hardships.
他们忍受了寒冷、饥饿及其它种种磨难。
2. [U] severe suffering and discomfort
苦难，困苦，贫困
She's seen a lot of hardship in her life, but things are better now.
她一生经历了许多困苦，但现在情况好了。
What did hardship matter?
艰难困苦算得了什么？
racist
n. person who believes that other races are not as good as his/her own and, therefore, treats them unfairly
种族主义者，种族主义分子
a racist theory
种族主义理论
He is a racist who refuses to employ blacks.
他是个种族主义者，拒绝雇佣黑人。
realistic
a. 1. based on facts rather than on feelings or illusion; practical
实际的（根据事实而不根据感情和幻想）；务实的
Be realistic, you can't expect a big wage at eighteen.
要现实些，你不能指望18岁就能拿到高薪。
You have to be realistic about how long the job is going to take.
对这项工作要花多长时间你必须现实一些。
2. appearing to be existing or happening in fact
逼真的，像实际存在或发生的
The scene in the film where the dinosaur is born from the egg was unbelievably realistic.
影片中恐龙从蛋中孵化出来的镜头真实得令人难以置信。
resolve
vt. 1. end (a problem or difficulty)
解决，解除
We need to resolve this difference quickly.
我们需要很快解决这场争端。
The couple resolved their differences and made an effort to get along.
这对夫妻解决了他们的矛盾，并努力和睦相处。
2. decide; determine
决定，决心
The company resolved to take further action against the thieves.
公司决定采取进一步的防盗措施。
She resolved that she would never speak to him again.
她打定主意再也不同他讲话了。
ups and downs
the changing of good and bad luck
好运和坏运的交替；盛衰；浮沉
He stuck by her through all life's ups and downs.
他始终不渝地陪伴她历尽了人生的荣辱浮沉。
Like most married couples we've had our ups and downs, but life is like that.
像大多数已婚夫妇一样, 我们也经历过波折起伏。可生活就是那样的。
work out
develop in a certain way; turn out
按某种方式发展，结果为
Things worked out quite well.
事情的结局相当不错。
Is your new roommate working out OK?
你的新室友与你合得来吗？
for a time
for a short period
暂时，一度
You'll have your own office soon but for a time you'll have to share one.
不久你会有自己的办公室, 不过你暂时还得与别人合用。
For a time, we all thought that Sherry and Frank would get married.
有一段时间，我们都以为雪莉和弗兰克会结婚。
meet with
encounter sth.; experience sth.
遭遇，受到，经历
She met with heavy traffic on her way back.
她在回来的路上遇到了严重的交通阻塞。
They'd never met with such poor service before.
他们以前从未遇到过这么糟糕的服务。
all along
all the time; from the beginning
始终，从开始一直
I realized I had had it in my pocket all along.
我发现它一直就在我衣袋里。
She was kind to me all along.
她一直对我很好。
have nothing to do with
have no connection with; avoid
与……无关, 不跟……往来
In the evening he likes to read books which have nothing to do with his work.
晚上他喜欢看一些与他的工作无关的书籍。
He's a thief and a liar; I'd have nothing to do with him, if I were you.
他又偷东西又撒谎，我要是你我才不跟他来往呢。
on the surface
when not observed, thought about, etc. deeply
表面上, 外表上, 从表面上看
The plan seems on the surface to be quite practical.
表面看来这个计划很切实可行。
On the surface, this seems like a difficult problem, but in fact there's an easy solution to it.
表面看来这是个难题, 实际上很容易解决。
at one's worst
showing the most unpleasant side of sb.
最差的一面
I'm at my worst in the morning.
我早晨的时候感觉最不好。
This problem over late paying has shown him at his worst.
这个迟延付款的问题显示出了他为人最糟糕的一面。
learn of
become aware of (sth.) through information or observation; realize
获悉，听说，认识到
I'm sorry to learn of your illness.
得知你生病，我甚为难过。
We were shocked when we learned of his sudden death.
听到他突然去世的消息我们感到非常震惊。
take care of
be responsible for; deal with
负责，处理
Her secretary took care of all her appointments.
她的约会都由她的秘书负责安排。
All the travel plans have been taken care of.
所有旅行安排都处理好了。
