Lesson 3
第3课
influence
n. 影响，影响力；产生影响力的人；势力 vt. 影响
Family influence dominates the shaping of one's characteristics.
家庭的影响对于塑造一个人的性格起主要作用。
humo(u)r
n. 幽默；情绪
My grandfather has a good sense of humor and always can make us happy.
我的祖父很有幽默感，他常常逗我们开心。
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。
boom
n. 激增，繁荣；隆隆声 vi. 繁荣；发出隆隆声
In a city with booming industry, land is precious and cannot be extravagantly used for traffic.
在一个工业飞速发展的城市里，土地资源非常宝贵，不能过多地用于交通。
resource
n. (pl.)资源；应付办法
The Department of Human Resources is an important department in many big companies.
人力资源部是许多大公司的一个重要部门。
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。
penalty
n. 处罚，罚金
A football player may be given a yellow card or a red card penalty for his unnecessary roughness during the match.
足球队员在比赛中会因不必要的粗暴行为受到黄牌或红牌处罚。
offence/-se
n. 犯规，违法行为；冒犯
It's an offense to drive a car at night without lights.
夜晚行车不开灯是违章的。
tremendous
a. 巨大的；精彩的
Some pop fans had a tremendous night at the theater last night with Jacky's concert.
昨天晚上一些歌迷在剧院听张学友的音乐会，他们度过了一个美妙的夜晚。
trend
n. 趋势；时尚
SOHO has become a new international trend.
在家办公已成为一种国际新时尚。
file
n. 档案；文件夹；纵列 v. 把（文件）归档；（for）提出；排成纵队行进
Filing the clippings is part of the daily work of the secretary in the Marketing Department.
把剪报归档是市场销售部秘书的日常工作之一。
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。
accord
n. 一致；协议 vi. （with）相一致 vt. 授予
Israel and Palestine have not yet been in accord on the problem of Jerusalem's ascription.
以色列与巴勒斯坦至今仍未能就耶路撒冷的归属问题达成一致。
accordance
n. 一致
The skill of commercial negotiations is not always in accordance with textbooks.
商务谈判的技巧不总是和教科书上的一样。
succession
n. 连续；一连串；接替
virtually
ad. 实际上，事实上
Some manufacturers make all sorts of promises, but it virtually means nothing.
有些生产商许下各种各样的诺言，但事实上却啥也不会实现。
reference
n. 提到；参考；参考书目；证明书（或人）
We are now forwarding you a catalog for your reference.
现寄去我方产品目录以供参考。
affection
n. 喜爱
Teddy bear, a well-known soft furry toy bear, is named after Teddy. This was the nickname of Theodore Roosevelt, who had a great affection for little bears.
泰迪熊是一种很有名的长毛绒玩具熊，这是以西奥多·罗斯福的昵称"泰迪"命名的。罗斯福非常喜爱幼熊。
leak
v. （使）漏；泄露 n. 漏洞；泄漏
A gas leak can result in a fire.
煤气泄漏可能会引起火灾。
scan
vt. 细看；扫描；浏览 n. 扫描
Many people like to scan the newspaper while having breakfast.
许多人喜欢在吃早餐的时候浏览一下报纸。
interpret
vi. 口译 vt. 解释
To interpret at the UN is a difficult task.
在联合国做口译是件难度很大的差事。
combine
v. 结合，联合
Wuhan University and 3 other colleges combined to make a new university, which has become the most famous university in Hubei Province.
武汉大学和另外3所大学合并成一所新的学校，成为湖北省首屈一指的名校。
overlook
vt. 忽略；宽恕；俯瞰
The art of being wise is the art of knowing what to overlook.
做聪明人的诀窍，就是要懂得该忽略什么。
risk
n. 危险；引起危险的事物（或人）vt. 冒…的危险
The usual risks of the desert are: rattlesnakes, heat, and lack of water.
沙漠中常见的危险有：响尾蛇、酷热及缺水。
conclusion
n. 结论；结尾；缔结
Can human beings live on the moon?It's too early to draw a conclusion.
将来人类是否能在月球上生存？现在下结论还为时过早。
exhibit
vt. 显示；展览 n. 展览品
Many children are especially interested in dinosaur exhibits.
许多孩子对恐龙展览特别感兴趣。
contest
n. 竞赛；争夺 vt. 争夺；对…提出质疑
literary
a. 文学的；文人的
London was the literary centre for the English language.
伦敦是英语语言的文学中心。
prosperous
a. 繁荣的，兴旺的
After the end of the Second World War, the U.S. was prosperous beyond the dreams of the Europeans and Asians whose economies had been destroyed by the war.
第二次世界大战毁掉了欧洲和亚洲人的经济，他们做梦也想不到战后的美国会这么兴旺发达。
minor
a. 较小的；次要的 n. 未成年人；副修 vi. （in）副修
The actresses are always given a minor part in the famous movie James Bond.
名片《007》中的女演员总是扮演次要的角色。
previous
a. 以前的；（to）在…之前
Enough material should be collected previous to writing.
写作之前要收集足够的材料。
sensitive
a. 敏感的；神经过敏的；易受伤害的
Photographic paper is highly sensitive to light.
感光纸（相纸）对光十分敏感。
drain
vt. 排走；渐渐耗尽 vi. 慢慢流掉 n. 耗竭；排水管
The rainwater drained away slowly because the drain was blocked.
雨水排得很慢，因为排水沟给堵住了。
enforce
vt. 实施；强迫
I won't compromise. Don't enforce obedience on me.
我不会妥协，不要强迫我服从。
refresh
v. （使）振作精神
Enough time should be left for sleep because that will help one become refreshed.
应该留足够的时间睡觉，因为那有助于恢复精力。
offensive
a. 冒犯的；攻击性的 n. 进攻
Don't glare at wild animals' eyes. That will be taken as an offensive gesture.
别盯着野生动物的眼睛看，那会被视作攻击性的姿态。
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。
format
n. 设计；样式 vt. 使格式化
Many literary classics are now reissued in a new format.
许多文学名着现在以新的版式再版。
bore
vt. 使厌烦；钻（孔） n. 令人讨厌的人（或事）
Don't bore me with this kind of boring jokes!
别再说这种无聊的笑话来烦我!
delete
vt. 删除
For most people, their first love can't be easily deleted from their memory.
对大多数人来说，初恋总是不能轻易地从记忆中抹去。
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。
vital
a. 生死攸关的，极其重要的；充满生机的
The industry is of vital importance to the national economy.
工业在国民经济中至关重要。
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。
condemn
vt. 谴责；判…刑
Adding erotic contents in children's websites should be seriously condemned.
在儿童网站加载色情内容应受到严厉的谴责。
sheer
a. 完全的；陡峭的；极薄的 ad. 陡峭地 vi. （off）急转向
Success is not achieved by sheer luck.
成功不是完全靠运气取得。
legislation
n. 法律；立法
In the U.S. the right of legislation belongs to the Congress.
美国的立法权属于国会。
investigate
v. 调查
Sherlock Holmes investigated many cases by following the footprints left at the scene of the crime.
福尔摩斯通过犯罪现场留下的脚印调查过多宗案件。
mislead
vt. 使误解；把…带错路；把…带坏
Juveniles lacking social experience are likely to be misled by strange people's appearance.
缺乏社会经验的青少年容易被陌生人的外表所迷惑。
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，你会选择金钱还是智慧？
pension
n. 养老金 vt. 发给…养老金
In the days of inflation people on retirement pensions find it difficult to live.
在通货膨胀的日子里，靠退休金生活的人发现很难过活。
engage
vt. 占用；使从事，使忙于；雇；使订婚 vi. （in）从事于
Do you want to be engaged in politics or business?
你想从政还是从商？
commission
n. 委员会；佣金；委托 vt. 委任
Today, insurance salesmen can get considerable commission on their successful sales.
现在，保险推销员可从成功销售中获得可观的佣金。
theme
n. 主题，题目
It is a common theme in many fiction stories that the world may one day be taken over by robots.
这个世界可能有一天会被机器人接管，这是许多科幻小说的共同主题。
implement
vt. 使生效，实施 n. 工具，器具
The imperial civil examination system was implemented in China from the Sui Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty.
中国从隋朝开始一直到清朝都实行科举制度。
challenge
n. 艰巨的任务；怀疑；挑战 vt. 反对
I think it is an honor to have a chance to challenge Zhang Yining to (play) a game of table tennis.
我想如果有机会挑战张怡宁打一场乒乓球的话，那将会是件很荣幸的事情。
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。
barrier
n. 栅栏；障碍；屏障
The football fans broke through the barriers and rushed onto the pitch.
球迷们冲破栅栏进入球场。
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。
string
n. 弦，线，细绳；一串 vt. 用线串；悬挂
I have broken a string in my tennis racket.
我把网球拍上的一根绷绳给弄断了。
cruise
vi. 航游；缓慢巡行 n. 航游
Quite a few taxis are cruising for fares near the cinema.
不少计程车在电影院附近转悠着等着拉客。
recognize/-ise
vt. 认出；确认；赏识
British medical qualifications are recognized in many countries.
许多国家都认可英国行医执照。
commitment
n. 承诺；信奉；承担的义务
Many people don't want to get married because they are afraid of commitments.
许多人不愿结婚是因为他们害怕承担责任。
enhance
vt. 提高，增加
Passing the College English Test Band 6 should enhance your chances of getting a better post.
通过了大学英语6级考试应该会增加你获得更好职位的机会。
contemporary
a. 当代的；同时代的 n. 同代人
Beethoven was contemporary with Napoleon.
贝多芬与拿破仑是同时代的人。
historic
a. 历史上着名的，具有重大历史意义的
July 13, 2001 has become a historic day for China-Beijing succeeded in the 2008 Olympic bid.
2001年7月13日成为中国历史上具有重大意义的日子——北京申办2008年奥运会获得成功。
economy
n. 经济；节约
You should learn to practice economy in making out the household budget.
你应当在制订家庭预算时学会精打细算。
depress
vt. 使沮丧；削弱；按下
I was depressed because someone had stolen my wallet on the bus.
我很沮丧，因为我的钱包在公共汽车上被人偷了。
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。
allowance
n. 津贴，零用钱
IBM offers quite a high traveling allowance to its employees.
IBM公司给员工比较高的出差津贴。
condense
v. （使）凝结；压缩
Every time at the end of the "Elite Forum" (Phoenix TV program),the lecturer is asked to condense his/her speech into only one sentence.
每次在"世纪大讲堂"（凤凰卫视节目）尾声的时候，演讲者都被要求用一句话来简述此次演讲内容。
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。
exclude
vt. 把…排斥在外，不包括
Some places of entertainment exclude people under 18.
一些娱乐场所禁止18岁以下的未成年人进入。
decay
vi. 腐烂；衰落 n. 腐烂；衰败状态
Dentists advise their patients to brush and floss regularly to prevent their teeth from decaying.
牙医建议他们的病人定期刷牙并用洁牙线剔牙，以防止蛀牙。
frustrate
vt. 使沮丧；挫败
After two hours' frustrating delay, our train at last arrived.
经过两个小时令人沮丧的耽搁后，我们的火车终于到达了。
stroke
n. 中风；一次努力；划桨；击，敲；报时的钟声；笔划；抚摸 vt. 抚摸
The first stroke is half the battle.
(谚)良好的开端是成功的一半。
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。
rotate
v. （使）转动；轮流
The earth rotates around the sun, and the earth rotates once a day.
地球围绕太阳转，与此同时地球每天自转一次。
slap
vt. 掴，掌击；啪的一声放 n. 掴，掌击
The girl slapped the boy (=gave the boy a slap) in the face because he kissed her without her permission.
女孩因为男孩未经同意吻了她而给了他一记耳光。
drag
vt. 拖；迫使 vi. 拖着脚步走；拖延 n. 累赘；一吸
The poor old horse dragged a heavy load.
可怜的老马拉着重载。
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。