（整理版高中英语）module2单词讲解外研必修1.doc

1. module2单词讲解 外研版必修12. amusing adj funny and entertaining² I don't find his jokes at all amusing.amusedadj if you are amused by something, you think it is funny and you smile or laughbe amused at/by² Ellen seemed amused by the whole situation.² an amused smile/look/expression etckeep sb amused² There were puzzles and games to keep the children amused.amusement with/in amusement to sb's amusement即学即练：When Mike was a child, he often _ himself with his toy.迈克孩提时经常摆弄玩具取乐。Much _ _, his false beard fell off.使我感到及其好笑的是， 她的假胡子掉下來了。3. energetic   adj having or needing a lot of energy or determination² an energetic manenergetic in doing sth² We need to be more energetic in promoting ourselves abroad.energetically adv即学即练：My grandfather is as _ as a young man and hates sitting around doing nothing all day.A. enthusiastic B. energetic C. talkative D. sensitive- You are always full of _. Can you tell me the secret?- Taking plenty of exercise every day.A. power B. strength C. force D. energy4. intelligent   adjan intelligent person has a high level of mental ability and is good at understanding ideas and thinking clearly² Sontag was once famously described as the most intelligent woman in America.an intelligent comment, question, conversation etc shows that you have thought about something carefully and understand it well² It's impossible to have an intelligent conversation with him.an intelligent creature is able to think and understand² Are there intelligent beings on other planets?intelligence n high/low intelligence² John showed high intelligence from an early age.5. nervous adj worried or frightened about something, and unable to relax nervous about ² She was so nervous about her exams that she couldn't sleep.nervous of² We were all a bit nervous of him at first (=frightened of him) .often becoming worried or frightened, and easily upset² She's a nervous, sensitive child.nervousness n U ² Mike's nervousness showed in his voice.6. organized   adj involving people working together in an effective and well planned way² Organized groups of citizens are more successful at changing the government's mind.well/badly/carefully etc organized² I want to work with a well organized team.² It will take me a few days to get organized.organize v to make the necessary arrangements so that an activity can happen effectively² The course was organized by a training company.² He doesn't need you to organize his life for him.organization   n7. patient adj able to wait calmly for a long time or to accept difficulties, people's annoying behaviour etc without becoming angry² You'll just have to be patient and wait till I'm off the phone.patient with² Louise was very patient with me.patiently adv² He waited patiently for Katherine to speak.patience nhave little/no patience with sb² She has no patience with time-wasters.lose/run out of patience (with sb)即学即练：你对我母亲要有耐心- 她的耳朵越开越背了。You ll have to _ my mother-shes going rather deaf.He is a person with strong will and can be patient _ all kinds of sufferings.A. with B. of C. to D. at8. serious adja serious situation, problem, accident etc is extremely bad or dangerous² the serious problem of unemploymentbe serious about² Is she serious about giving up her job?I'm seriousimportant and needing a lot of thought or attention² the serious business of earning a livingserious attention/consideration/thoughtseriously advtake sb/sth seriously² As a teacher, it's important that the kids take you seriously.² Something was seriously wrong .9. shy adj nervous and embarrassed about meeting and speaking to other people, especially people you do not know² She was very shy with strangers.² He was too shy to sit by me in class.10. strict adj expecting people to obey rules or to do what you saystrict about² This company is very strict about punctuality.strict with² The Stuarts are very strict with their children.² Amy was attractive, although not beautiful in the strictest sense of the word.即学即练： Mr.Lu is a teacher who is very strict _ himself and _ his work. A. with; in B. with; at C. in; with D. at; in_, your opinion isnt the same as mine.A. Strict spoken B. Strict speaking C. Strictlytrictly speaking.11. avoid . v to prevent something bad from happening ² It is important to take measures to avoid the risk of fire.avoid doing sth² The refugees left to avoid getting bombed.即学即练：He left the room to avoid _ to speak to her.A. having B. have C. have D. hadJohn hurried into the classroom to avoid _ by his teacher.A. seeing B. see C. to be seen D. being seen 12. hate v to dislike something very much² He hates his jobhate doing sth² Paul hates having his picture taken.hate to do sth² I hate to see you unhappy.hate it when² Pam hates it when Lee calls her at work.hate sb doing sth² Jenny's mother hates her staying out late.hate sb for (doing) sth² She hated him for being so happy.I hate to think what/how/where etc² I hate to think what would have happened if you hadn't called the police.I hate to say it, but./I hate to tell you this, but.² I hate to say it, but I was glad when he went home.即学即练：-Ken, _, but your TV is going too loud.-Oh, Im sorry. Ill turn it down right now.A. Id like to talk with you. B. Im really tired of this.C. I hate to say this D. I need your help.13. completely   adv to the greatest degree possible= totally² I completely forgot that it was his birthday yesterday.14. immediately adv without delay= at once² The telephone rang, and he answered it immediately. conj as soon as² Immediately you begin to speak, he gives you his full attention.15. appreciate v to understand how serious or important a situation or problem is or what someone's feelings are² He did not fully appreciate the significance of signing the contract.appreciate what/how/why² It is difficult to appreciate how bad the situation had become.used to thank someone in a polite way or to say that you are grateful for something they have done² I appreciate your concern, but honestly, I'm fine.² I'd appreciate it if you let me get on with my job.to understand how good or useful someone or something is² Her abilities are not fully appreciated by her employer.即学即练：We greatly _ your timely help.我们非常感谢你们及时的帮助。We shall appreciate _(hear) from you again.能再次收到你的来信，我们将十分感谢。16. admit   v to agree unwillingly that something is true or that someone else is right² 'Okay, so maybe I was a little bit scared,' Jenny admitted.admit (that)² You may not like her, but you have to admit that she's good at her job.admit to sb (that)² Paul admitted to me that he sometimes feels jealous of my friendship with Stanley.admit doing sth² Dana admitted feeling hurt by what I had said.to say that you have done something wrong, especially something criminal² Greene admitted causing death by reckless driving.to allow someone to join an organization, club etcadmit sb to/into sth² Drake was admitted into the club in 1997.17. wave v to raise your arm and move your hand from side to side in order to make someone notice youwave to/at² She turned to wave to the approaching soldiers.² Enid waved at us and we waved back.² The nurses came out to wave Grandad goodbye.² The starter waved a green flag to indicate that the race would begin.18. respect n when you admire someone, especially because of their personal qualities, knowledge, or skillsrespect for² I have the greatest respect for Jane's work.win/earn/gain the respect of sb² She has earned the respect of her fellow athletes.when you regard something or someone as important and are careful not to harm them, treat them rudely etc² The boys showed a complete lack of respect for authority.give/send your respects (to sb)² Give my respects to your wife.in respect of sth² This is especially true in respect of the UK.v to admire someone because they have high standards and good qualities such as fairness and honestyrespect sb for (doing) sth² She respected him for his honesty.to be careful not to do anything against someone's wishes, rights etc² She said she wanted to leave, and her father respected her wishes .to not break a rule or law² The President is expected to respect the constitution.19. period n a particular length of time with a beginning and an end² Tomorrow's weather will be dry with sunny periods.period of² His playing improved in a very short period of time .20. revise v to change something because of new information or ideas² The college has revised its plans because of local objections.to study facts again, in order to learn them before an examination² I've got to revise my geography.revise for² She's revising for her history exam.revision n² I'm making some revisions to the book for the new edition.21. relationship n the way in which two people or two groups feel about each other and behave towards each otherrelationship with² I have quite a good relationship with my parents. ² the relationship between poor housing and health problemsrelation   nofficial connections between countries, companies, organizations etc² Relations between the two countries have improved recently.² Britain threatened to break off diplomatic relations with the regime.in relation to sth ² Women's earnings are still low in relation to men's.² latest developments in relation to the disease