Lesson 15
第十五课
oppose
vt. 反对
Many people were firmly opposed to (=Many people firmly opposed) Cathay Pacific's hiring British pilots at a high salary.
很多人强烈反对国泰航空高薪聘用英国飞行员。
pledge
n. 保证，誓言 vt. 保证，许诺
You must make a pledge to keep the secret.
你必须发誓保密。
slip
vi. 滑；溜走；下降 vt. 悄悄放进 n. 疏漏
The years slipped by.
岁月在不知不觉中消逝。
slippery
a. 滑的；狡猾的
Drive carefully: the roads are wet and slippery.
小心驾驶：路面又湿又滑。
tolerance
n. 宽容；忍耐（力）
Tolerance between nations in the world is a global goal.
世界各民族间的互相宽容是全球的目标。
alternative
a. 供选择的；另类的 n. 抉择；选择的自由
I didn't have enough money to travel to Xinjiang, so I had no alternative but to stay at home this vacation.
因为不够钱去新疆旅游，所以这个假期我别无选择，只能待在家里。
brilliant
a. 灿烂的；卓越的
Many impressionistic painters' inspiration stems from the brilliant sunshine.
许多印象派画家的灵感来源于明媚的阳光。
consideration
n. 考虑；体贴
I leave it entirely to your kind consideration.
这事全拜托你了。
compose
vt. 组成；创作；使平静
The famous waltz The Blue Danube was composed by the German composer-Johann Strauss Junior.
着名的华尔兹舞曲《蓝色多瑙河》是由德国作曲家小约翰?施特劳斯创作的。
consist
vi.（of）构成；（in）在于
Happiness does not consist in how many possessions you own.
是否快乐不在于你拥有多少财产。
constitute
vt. 组成；设立，任命
Listening, speaking, reading and writing constitute the fundamental skills in language learning.
听、说、读、写构成语言学习的基本技能。
constitution
n. 宪法；体质；组成
According to the American Constitution, the presidential elections are held every four years.
根据美国宪法，总统大选每4年进行一次。
disaster
n. 灾难；彻底的失败
One man's disaster is another man's delight! The sale is now on.
一个人的灾难就是另一个人的福气！大甩卖正在进行中！
estimate
n. 估计；评价 vt. 估计
We can measure the value of material goods in terms of money, but the true value of the services is difficult to estimate.
我们可以用金钱来衡量物质产品的价值，但是服务的真正价值是很难估计的。
evaluate
vt. 评价
How do your friends evaluate you and how would you evaluate yourself?
你的朋友如何评价你，你又将怎样评价自己呢？
finance
n. 财政；（常pl.）资金 vt. 为…提供资金
Finances can consist of a combination of stocks, bonds, and properties.
资金可以是股票、债券和财产的结合。
former
a. 以前的 n. （the ~）前者
Do you keep in touch with your former classmates?
你和以前的同学有联系吗？
glow
n. 光亮；脸红；激情 vi. 灼热；（脸）红；洋溢
The glow of the setting sun is splendid; it is a pity that the dusk is fast approaching.
夕阳无限好，只是近黄昏。
inherit
vt. 继承
If you could just have one choice, which one would you choose to inherit from your parents: money or wisdom?
如果你只能从父母那儿选择一样东西来继承，你会选金钱还是智慧？
initial
a. 开始的 n. （常pl.）首字母
If your family name is Chen, you had better not choose an English name beginning with the letter W (for example, Winnie), otherwise your initials will be: W.C.!
如果你姓陈，你最好不要选一个以字母W开头的英文名（例如Winnie），否则你的姓名首字母就是：W.C.（厕所）！
option
n. 选择；选择权；（供）选择的事物（或人）
Sometimes, too many options are no better than no options.
有时候，选择太多跟没有选择一样糟糕。
plug
n. 插头，插座；塞子 vt. 把…塞住
You haven't plugged the washing machine in. How do you expect it to work?
你连洗衣机的电源都没接通，它怎么会运作呢？
prospect
n. 前景；景象；可能成为主顾的人，有希望的候选人
What do you think about the prospect of cyber economy?
你对网络经济的前景有何看法？
reproduce
v. 复制；繁殖
Photos can be reproduced without negatives now.
现在没有底片也可以复制相片。
reputation
n. 名声
Some people regard good reputation more important than life.
有的人把好名声看得比性命还重要。
smash
vt. 粉碎；猛击；使失败 vi. 粉碎；猛撞 n. 破碎（声）；猛击；轰动的演出，巨大的成功
The Beatles had many smash hits in the 1960s.
甲壳虫乐队在20世纪60年代有很多轰动的演出。
solemn
a. 严肃的；庄严的
Every day in the Tian'anmen Square the hoist of our national flag is a solemn ceremony.
每天在天安门广场的升国旗是个庄严的仪式。
unexpected
a. 想不到的，意外的
Many unexpected things can happen in one's life.
人的一生当中会发生很多意想不到的事。
expectation
n. 期待，预期；（pl.）前程
Many things in our life are beyond our expectation.
我们生活中很多事情都是意想不到的。
ambition
n. 抱负；野心
A good soldier should have the ambition to become a general.
一个好的士兵应有想当将军的抱负。
anticipate
vt. 期望，预料；先于…行动
We anticipated growing up fast when we were still kids, but now we wish that time could pass slowly.
当还是孩子的时候，我们期待着快快长大，但现在我们却希望时间流逝得慢些。
budget
n. 预算 vi.（for）做安排 vt. 安排 a. 低廉的
A shrewd housewife should be good at planning the family budget.
精明的主妇应擅长计划家庭预算。
contradiction
n. 矛盾；否认
Is it a contradiction to love animals and yet wear furs?
又爱护动物又穿皮毛服装是矛盾的吗？
contribution
n. 贡献；捐款；稿件
Mr. He Zhenliang has made an important contribution to the Olympic bid.
何振梁先生为申奥做出了重大贡献。
convenience
n. 方便；便利设施
We bought this house for its convenience: It's very near the shops and there is a good transport service.
我们买这房子是因为它很方便：离商店很近，而且交通也很便利。
convention
n. 习俗；公约；会议
By convention, north is at the top on most maps.
按照惯例，在大部分的地图上北面都在上方。
conventional
a. 常规的；符合习俗的
It is said that Englishmen like to make a few conventional remarks about the weather when they start a conversation.
据说英国人在开始谈话时喜欢说几句关于天气的客套话。
convey
vt. 表达，传递；运送
What information the codes in the big Pyramid convey is still unknown.
大金字塔中的密码到底传递了什么信息仍然不为人知。
disguise
vt. 假扮；伪装；掩盖 n. 用来伪装的东西；伪装
Mulan disguised herself as a man and became a soldier.
木兰女扮男装从军。
disorder
n. 混乱；骚乱；失调
The room is in disorder. It's time to tidy it up.
房间很乱，该收拾一下了。
injury
n. 损害；受伤处
Drinking too much can result in injury to the liver.
饮酒过量会损害肝脏。
inner
a. 内部的；内心的
Sally really enjoys yoga---it gives her a sense of inner calm.
萨莉很喜欢瑜伽，它使她感到内心平静。
interior
n. 内部；（the ~）内地 a. 内部的；内地的
Nowadays interior design is a very promising industry.
室内设计是当今颇具前途的行业。
internal
a. 内的；国内的；内心的
A theory has its internal logic.
每种理论都有其内在逻辑性。
inward
a. 内心的；里面的 ad. （-(s)）向内
Many philosophers prefer to live an inward and immaterial life.
许多哲学家宁愿选择过一种重精神而不重物质的生活。
notify
vt. 通知
When your bike is stolen, do you notify the police or just accept the bad luck?
如果自行车被偷，你是通知警察，还是自认倒霉？
rival
n. 竞争对手；可与匹敌的人（或物）a. 竞争的 vt. 与…竞争；比得上
No other ball games can rival football for/in excitement.
没有什么球赛会比足球更刺激。
opponent
n. 对手；反对者
Someone has said that there's no eternal friend or opponent in the business circle.
有人曾说过，在商场上，没有永远的朋友，也没有永远的对手。
potential
a. 潜在的 n. 潜力
If you don't have self-confidence, your potential won't grow.
如果没有自信，就不能发挥出你的潜力。
rescue
vt./n. 营救
Professional rescue team plays an important role in the rescue.
专业救生队在营救过程中起重要作用。
reservation
n. 预订；保留；居留地
If you want to have dinner on Valentine's Day in a Western style restaurant, you'd better make reservations earlier.
情人节这天，你如果想在西式餐厅用晚餐，最好早些订位。
sophisticated
a. 老练的，精通的；复杂的；高雅的
The inner system of a spaceship is rather sophisticated.
宇宙飞船的内部系统相当复杂。
sorrow
n. 悲哀，悲痛；伤心事
You can't conceal your sorrow, because your eyes reveal everything.
你隐藏不了悲伤，因为你的眼睛已告诉了我们一切。
tradition
n. 传统
Making and eating dumplings on Chinese New Year's Eve is a tradition in Northern China.
在农历大年夜包饺子、吃饺子是中国北方的传统。
appliance
n. 器具
Household electrical appliances made in China are very popular.
中国国产家用电器非常受欢迎。
appropriate
a. 适当的 vt. 私占；拨出（款项等）供专用
Casual dresses are not appropriate for a formal ball.
便装不适合在正式的舞会上穿。
arbitrary
a. 随意的；专断的
The diet for people who are on a diet imposes overall calorie limits, but daily menus are arbitrary.
减肥食谱规定了总的热量限制，但每天的菜单可据喜好自定。
convince
vt. 使确信，使信服
Evidences are indispensable when you want to convince the judge of your innocence.
要使法官相信你的清白，证据是必不可少的。
cope
vi.（with）应付
People who cope successfully with difficult situations usually look ahead and anticipate the circumstances.
那些能成功应付困境的人通常向前看，并能预见将要出现的情况。
court
n. 法庭，法院；球场；宫廷；院子
The prisoner was brought to court for trial.
囚犯被带上法庭受审。
distinction
n. 差别；区分；优秀；荣誉
The greatest distinction between humans and apes is the hollow space humans have under their chins.
人与类人猿之间身体上最大的差别是人的下巴下方有凹陷的空间。
distress
n. 痛苦；贫困；危难 vt. 使痛苦
I was distressed about the lack of money at the end of every month.
我每个月末都为钱不够用而感到忧虑。
division
n. 分；分配；分歧；除（法）；部门
Division of labour is important in industry today.
劳动分工在今天的企业中很重要。
doubtful
a. 难以预测的；可疑的
Any theory that has not been tested is just a doubtful one.
任何未经检验的理论都是不足为信的。
exceed
vt. 超过
Exceeding the speed limit in urban areas will be fined.
在市区内超速驾车会被罚款。
flexible
a. 易弯曲的；灵活的
As we don't know what the weather will be like,we make flexible plans for our holiday.
因为不知道天气状况如何，我们为假期做了灵活的计划。
grip
n. 紧握；掌握 vt. 握紧；吸引住…的注意力
The brake doesn't grip properly.
刹车不灵。
hostile
a. 敌意的；敌方的
It was very strange how hostile she was to all the beautiful girls approaching her husband.
很奇怪，她对所有接近她丈夫的漂亮女孩都心存敌意。
horror
n. 恐怖；憎恶；令人恐怖的事物（或人）
Horror films make your flesh crawl.
恐怖影片令人毛骨悚然。
input
n. 输入，投入；输入物 vt. 把…输入计算机
We must give more output with less labor input.
我们必须投入较少的劳动力而产出较多的产品。
inquiry
n. 询问；调查
For further inquiry, please consult our website.
如需进一步咨询，请登陆我们的网站。
mercy
n. 仁慈；恩惠
I won't show mercy to the cockroaches, and I will beat them to death whenever I see them.
我对蟑螂从不仁慈，只要被我看见，我就会消灭它们。
precise
a. 精确的；严谨的
A lawyer needs a precise mind.
律师要有严谨的头脑。
predict
vt. 预测
The witch said that her crystal ball could predict the future.
女巫说她的水晶球可以预测未来。
resign
vi. 辞职 vt. 辞去，放弃；（to）使顺从
I resigned because of the low salary.
因为工资太低，我辞职了。
resistance
n. 反抗；抵抗力；阻力，电阻
The environmentalists put up lots of resistance to fur-clothing companies.
环保人士多次对皮衣公司提出了抗议。
resistant
a.（to）抵抗的，耐…的
I prefer the plants that are resistant to bad climate.
我比较喜欢那些能抵抗恶劣气候的植物。
speculate
vi.（about, on）推测，推断；投机 vt. 推测
This detective story is boring, because you can speculate (about) the ending in the beginning.
这个侦探故事很没意思，因为刚开始看你就能推断出它的结局。
sponsor
n. 发起者，赞助者 vt. 发起，主办；资助；支持
The presidency campaign in the United States needs lots of sponsors.
美国的总统竞选需要很多的资助者。
wealthy
a. 富裕的
Early to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise. (Benjamin Franklin)
早睡早起会使人健康、富有和聪明。（本杰明?富兰克林）