刘毅托福词汇5000精讲第13期_托福词汇.docxVIP

智课网TOEFL备考资料 刘毅托福词汇5000精讲第13期_托福词汇 1.applause（名）鼓掌以示赞许: hand-clapping, shouting or other outward expression of approval  When the singer ended the song on the stage, there was a great applause in the concert hall.  当这位歌手在舞台上唱完歌时，音乐厅里响起一片如雷的掌声。  2.brutal（形）残忍的: cruel; savage; inhuman  The murder was so brutal that the jury was not allowed to see the police photographs.  这件凶杀案是如此的残忍以致陪审团不被允许看警方的照片。  3.defiance（名）违抗: standing up against authority and refusing to obey it  He shouted in defiance of the policeman’s warning to be quiet.  他大声叫喊看，违抗着警察要求肃静的命令。  4.demonstrate（动）证明: prove by facts; show clearly  How can you demonstrate that the world is round?  你如何证明这个世界是圆的？  5.eloquence（名）雄辩；口才: fluent forceful speaking; the act of speaking so as to stir the feelings  The eloquence of the President moved all hearts who listened to him.  总统的辩才感动了所有聆听者的心。  6.exclusive（形）严格限制的；不许外人加入的: (1).shutting out all or almost all others  He donated a lot of money to join the exclusive club.  他捐了许多钱以加入这个入会严格的俱乐部。  (2)（形）独有的. limited or belonging to a particular individual or group  I have the exclusive rights for the sale of Ford cars in this town.  在这镇上，我有独家出售福特车的权利。  7.initiative（名）初步；主动: the first movement or act which starts something happening  She took the initiative in getting acquainted with her neighbors.  她主动结交她的邻居。  8.reluctant（形）勉强的: showing unwillingness, hesitant  He was very reluctant to give his money away.  他很不情愿的把钱送掉。  9.risky（形）危险的: full of risk; dangerous; perilous  Because of advances in medical technology, heart surgery is not as risky as it formerly was.  由于医技的进步，心脏外科手术并不是象以前那么危险。  10.terminate（动）终止: bring to an end; put an end to  The policeman terminated the quarrel by sending the boys home.  警察借着把这些孩子送回家，终止了