大学英语3第二单元单词学习.doc

1. slender: a.(of people)slim, not very wide but comparatively long and or high b. (of things) slight; inadequate 修长的手指 slim finger 身材苗条的女子he is a girl of slim figure. 希望/机会渺茫 slender hope/chance Chances are good/slender that I will pass the CET Band 4 Test. 2. confident: be confident of/about/that clause 3. stand up for: support sb/sth; speak, work in favor of sb 维护你的权益 It is your privilege to stand up for your rights when they are harmed. stand up to: face sth bravely 勇敢面对危险/错误 A hero is one who always stands up to dangers. 4. historic: famous or important in history historical: of the history; relating to history 历史人物historical figures, 历史性的会面 historic meeting. 历史遗迹(historic relic), 历史事件 historical events 5. mission: a particular task or duty be on a mission to do sth He is on a mission to assassinate the president in a political meeting. 执行/完成/取消任务 carry out/fulfill/cancel the mission Because of poor preparation, he had to cancel the mission. 6. forge: 建立友谊/联系forge the friendship/connections/links with someone It was during the military training that he forged close friendship with this boy from Shandong. fake 假的 fake coins 伪造签名forge the signature The policeman arrested him, for he forged the signature in his father’s will. 7. authorize: give approval or permission for; give authority to (authorize sth to sb) 允许这本书的出版authorize the publication of this book. Because of too many sensitive topics in his book, the government didn’t authorize its publication. 授权他在这个部门工作authorize him to work in this department After three months’ careful examination, the boss authorized him to work in the personnel department. 授权他在紧急时刻采取行动无需向上级(superior, boss)汇报 Authorize him to take actions in emergency situation without reporting to the superior 8. In memory of = to honor 9. exploit: 1. brave or adventurous deed or action v. to employ to the greatest possible advantage 战争业绩 wartim